滑
slippery · slide · slip · fail exam
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and bone. Smooth like bone.
Symbolism
Glide, smooth, slip. Represents moving smoothly.
Component Breakdown
water + 骨
Words & Expressions
Words written with 滑
Four-Character Compounds
円転滑脱
えんてんかつだつ
suave; tactful; smooth
円滑洒脱
えんかつしゃだつ
being smooth, free and easy; refined and unconventional
滑稽洒脱
こっけいしゃだつ
smooth-talking and polished; witty; free, easy, and urbane
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 滑 mean in Japanese?
滑 means slippery, slide, slip, fail exam.
How do you read 滑?
On'yomi: カツ、コツ (KATSU, KOTSU). Kun'yomi: すべ.る、なめ.らか (suberu, nameraka).
How many strokes does 滑 have?
滑 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 滑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
滑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means slippery, slide, slip, fail exam. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.