スムーズ

also: スムース

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

na-adjective

smooth; trouble-free; without delays

Used as a な-adjective or with に for a process, conversation, transaction, movement, or operation that proceeds without problems. This word is about smooth progress, not specifically the physical texture of a surface.

会かい議ぎはスムーズに進すすんだ。
The meeting went smoothly.

Related words· 7

円えん滑かつN1

円滑 is a more formal, Sino-Japanese word for smooth progress, often used in business or official contexts, while スムーズ is the everyday katakana word for the same idea.

順じゅん調ちょうN3

順調 means things are going well or on schedule, whereas スムーズ specifically stresses the absence of friction or delay in a process.

滑なめらかN1

滑らか usually describes physical smoothness, texture, or fluent speech, while スムーズ is used more for problem-free progress or operation.

すんなりN2

スムーズ is a borrowed word often used in business contexts, while すんなり is a native onomatopoeic word with a softer, everyday feel.

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シームレス
シームレス describes something literally or figuratively without seams or gaps, while スムーズ describes an action or process going smoothly, with more focus on ease than on the absence of a boundary.
すらすらN3
スムーズ is a loanword used broadly for smooth processes or communication, while すらすら is a native onomatopoeic word focused on fluent speech, writing, or reading.
すらりN1
すらり is a native mimetic word for smooth, effortless progress, while スムーズ is the borrowed adjective-noun used more broadly and formally for smoothness.

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