つるつる
Also written ツルツル
Meanings
- な-adjective, の-adjective, Adverb, する verb smooth; shiny; slick
- slippery; greasy
- Adverb slurping (noodles)
Example sentences
- そのつるつるした蛇は、彼の手からにょろりと抜け出した。
The slippery snake slithered right out of his hand. - 昨日の大雪のせいで地面はツルツル、私は外に出た途端にすってんころりと尻もちをついた。
Because of yesterday's heavy snow, the ground is very slippery. As soon as I stepped outside, I slipped and fell on my bottom. - このテーブルは表面がツルツルなんだ。
This table has a smooth surface. - 肌がつるつるだね。
The skin is smooth, isn't it?
Common phrases
- つるつるする