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On'yomi
カツ・コツ
KATSU / KOTSU
Kun'yomi
すべ.る・なめ.らか
suberu / nameraka

slippery · slide · slip · fail exam

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Strokes13
Frequency#1238
Radicalwater(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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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