Onomatopoeia
Japanese meaning of すらすら
Voice sample:
すらすら (surasura)
English Translation:
smoothly, fluently
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Describes doing something smoothly and easily, without getting stuck.
日本語で読む
つかえたりとまったりせずに、なめらかに進む様子。
Cultural Context:
Used for reading, speaking, writing or answering questions without hesitation.
日本語で読む
読む、話す、書く、問題に答えるなどが、つかえずにできるときに使う。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
Used as an adverb or with と: 「すらすら読む」「すらすらと答える」.
日本語で読む
「すらすら読む」「すらすらと答える」のように使う。
Trap for English Speakers
ぺらぺら is mostly about speaking a language fluently or chattering; すらすら is about anything going smoothly without getting stuck.
日本語で読む
「ぺらぺら」は外国語を流ちょうに話す様子やよくしゃべる様子、「すらすら」は話す以外にも、つかえずになめらかに進む様子全般。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
練習したので、英語のスピーチをすらすら言えた。
I had practiced, so I gave my English speech smoothly.
Example 2Applied Example
テストの問題がすらすら解けて、時間があまった。
I solved the test questions easily and had time left over.
Quick check
Meaning
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