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VocabJLPT N2
smooth (of a surface)
な-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. smooth (of a surface)
  2. 2. glassy
  3. 3. smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.)
  4. 4. continuously differentiable
This な-adjective describes something that is smooth, silky, or flowing without roughness or interruption. It can describe physical textures like skin or surfaces, as well as movement or speech that flows naturally and gracefully.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How much polishing does it take to get it this smooth?

Sentence 2

I've polished it so many times — how is it still not smooth enough?

Sentence 3

Hmm, if it doesn't feel smooth to the touch, it just bothers me.

Sentence 4

The research team announced that "the new material has an exceptionally smooth surface."

Sentence 5

Does that pen glide smoothly across the paper?