滑らか
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Base na-adjective form. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns to describe smooth or glassy qualities.
Theme
User and their friend Yumi are at a cosmetics store, trying out different skincare products. Yumi is interested in textures.
滑らか
なめらか
smoothness / glassiness
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Imagine a smooth, glassy surface like a polished mirror. You run your hand over it and say, 『滑らか』 (nameraka, 'smoothness / Glassiness'). 'Nameraka' sounds like 'name a car' — picture a car with a smooth, glassy finish!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『滑らか』 (nameraka) is often used to describe textures in food (e.g., smooth tofu), skin, or surfaces in art and design. It conveys a sense of elegance and refinement.
Forms
Base: 滑らかBase na-adjective form. Used with 『な』 (na) before nouns to describe smooth or glassy qualities.
Negative: 滑らかじゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'is not') → 『滑らかじゃない』 (nameraka janai).
Past: 滑らかだったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) → 『滑らかだった』 (nameraka datta).
Adverbial: 滑らかにAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) → 『滑らかに』 (nameraka ni).
Comparative: より滑らかComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番滑らかSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.