Entry
スラスラ
surasura
スラスラ means to do something smoothly and easily, indicating efficiency and skill.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
スラスラ (surasura) is a Japanese adverb describing an action or process performed with great smoothness, ease, and efficiency, often implying skill or lack of resistance. It generally carries a positive connotation.
- Smooth Actions
- Effortless Progress
Sense Map
Smooth Actions
Describes processes or actions performed seamlessly, quickly, and without difficulty, often indicating proficiency.
スラスラと本を読む
Effortless Progress
Explains progress in a task or learning that proceeds smoothly and without obstacles.
課題がスラスラ解けた
Usage Note
How to Use
スラスラ + Verb
Used directly before a verb to describe how the action is performed smoothly.
スラスラと + Verb
Similar to 'スラスラ + Verb', the 'と' particle adds emphasis to the manner of action.
スラスラした + Noun
Uses 'スラスラ' attributively with a noun, describing something that is produced smoothly.
How to Use
Common Phrases
スラスラ読める
Can read smoothly
スラスラ書ける
Can write smoothly
スラスラ話せる
Can speak smoothly
スラスラ進む
Progress smoothly
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Skillful execution (reading, writing) | Positive | Indicates proficiency and lack of struggle. |
| Effortless progress | Positive | Suggests a smooth, efficient process. |
| Discussing language learning | Positive | Implies the learner has grasped the material well. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
すらすら すらすら / similar | Emphasizes cognitive ease and skill in performing actions. | Similar for movement, but スイスイ is more often for light physical actions. | スラスラ読書 |
すらすら すらすら / contrast | Highlights fluidity and skill in a process. | Focuses on the fluidity of execution rather than mere simplicity. | スラスラ文章を書く |
あっさり あっさり / contrast | Describes an action easily done, light-tasting food, or a direct refusal. | Unlike スラスラ which emphasizes process fluidity, あっさり can mean simple or unassuming. | あっさり勝つ |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using スラスラ for any 'easy' situation.
スラスラ implies smooth, fluid, skillful execution, not just any easy task like 簡単に.
Applying スラスラ to taste or smell.
スラスラ is primarily used for describing actions or processes.
Examples
Examples
彼女は教科書をスラスラ読んだ。
かのじょ は きょうかしょ を スラスラ よんだ。
She read the textbook smoothly.
LiteralEmphasizes smooth reading.
そのプログラマーはコードをスラスラ書いた。
その プログラマー は コード を スラスラ かいた。
The programmer wrote code smoothly.
LiteralShows efficiency and skill in coding.
会議はスラスラと進み、すぐに結論に至った。
かいぎ は スラスラ と すすみ、すぐに けつろん に いたった。
The meeting proceeded smoothly and reached a conclusion quickly.
FigurativeIndicates an efficient and unhindered process.
彼は新しい言語をスラスラ話せるようになった。
かれ は あらたな げんご を スラスラ はなせるように なった。
He became able to speak the new language smoothly.
LiteralDescribes good language proficiency.
書類作業はスラスラと片付いた。
しょるい さぎょう は スラスラ と かたづいた。
The paperwork was finished smoothly.
FigurativeIndicates efficient task completion.
Similar Words
すらすら
すらすら
Highlights fluidity and skill in a process. Focuses on the fluidity of execution rather than mere simplicity.
すんなり
sunnari
Describes a process advancing smoothly without resistance, or a physical appearance that is slender and lithe.
さらさら
sarasara
Describes a smooth, light texture without stickiness, or a gentle, unobstructed flow.
スイスイ
suisui
Describes physical movement or abstract progress that occurs smoothly, swiftly, and without any obstacles.
すっすっ
sussu
Describes a smooth, easy motion or progress without any friction or resistance.
あっさり
assari
Describes something that is light in flavor, simple in appearance, or happens quickly and easily without resistance. Describes an action easily done, light-tasting food, or a direct refusal. Unlike スラスラ which emphasizes process fluidity, あっさり can mean simple or unassuming.
ほいほい
hoihoi
Hoihoi describes doing something, agreeing to a request, or complying far too readily without considering the consequences.
Questions
What does スラスラ (surasura) mean?
スラスラ means to do something smoothly and easily, indicating efficiency and skill, such as reading or writing without difficulty.
How is スラスラ different from 簡単に (kantan ni)?
簡単に means 'easy' in a general sense, while スラスラ emphasizes the fluidity, ease, and skill involved in a process or action.
What kinds of actions are typically described with スラスラ?
スラスラ is commonly used for actions like reading, writing, speaking, problem-solving, or making progress in learning and tasks that require fluid execution.
Source Details
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- 1006240
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- JMdict_english
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