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滑
On'yomi
カツ・コツ
KATSU / KOTSU
Kun'yomi
すべ.る・なめ.らか
suberu / nameraka
slippery · slide · slip · fail exam
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#1238
Radical水water(4)
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
滑=
氵骨
water + 骨
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and bone. Smooth like bone.
Symbolism
Glide, smooth, slip. Represents moving smoothly.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
円転滑脱
えんてんかつだつ
suave; tactful; smooth; suave
円滑洒脱
えんかつしゃだつ
being smooth, free and easy; refined and unconventional; being smooth, free and easy
滑稽洒脱
こっけいしゃだつ
smooth-talking and polished; witty; free, easy, and urbane; smooth-talking and polished
Proverbs & Idioms
滑る足には用心
すべるあしにはようじん
Be careful of slipping feet
Take caution in dangerous situations