JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
滑 — slippery
- Reading
- カツ・コツ・すべ.る・なめ.らか
- Meaning
- slippery; slide; slip; flunk
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
滑 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カツ・コツ・すべ.る・なめ.らか and it means slippery; slide; slip; flunk. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
滑 appears in everyday japanese words such as 円滑 (harmony), 滑稽 (funny) and 滑る (to slide).
Japanese words containing 滑
Frequently asked questions
What does 滑 mean in Japanese?
滑 means slippery; slide; slip; flunk in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 滑 read?
滑 is read カツ・コツ・すべ.る・なめ.らか. Reading it inside real words — 円滑 and 滑稽 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 滑 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 滑 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 滑 in a word?
A common word containing 滑 is 円滑 (えんかつ) — "harmony". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 滑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 滑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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