VocabJLPT N1
smooth
な-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. smooth
  2. 2. undisturbed
This な-adjective describes something that proceeds smoothly, without friction or obstacles. It is often used to describe communication, negotiations, or operations that go along without any problems or resistance.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Assigning roles in advance keeps the presentation running smoothly.

Sentence 2

Um, can this really be called a smooth process?

Sentence 3

Wait, still pending approval? That's not going to keep things moving smoothly.

Sentence 4

I can't find my keys, so getting out the door is not going smoothly.

Sentence 5

Do you think that setup can handle incidents smoothly?