Japanese word

スムーズ

Pronunciation

Romajisumūzu

Meaning

  • na-adjectivesmooth

Example

会議はスムーズに進みます。kai gi wa su mū zu ni susu mi ma su

The meeting proceeds smoothly.

Illustration for スムーズ (smooth)

More examples

担当者が変わっても、引き継ぎはスムーズに進みました。tan tō sha ga ka wa tte mo hi ki tsu gi wa su mū zu ni susu mi ma shi ta

Even after the person in charge changed, the handover went smoothly.

Core concept

Describes something that proceeds evenly and without obstacles, whether it is a physical movement or a process.

Common phrases

  • スムーズな会話su mū zu na kai wa

    smooth conversation

  • スムーズに進むsu mū zu ni susu mu

    proceed smoothly

  • スムーズに進めるsu mū zu ni susu me ru

    move forward smoothly

Similar words

円滑enkatsu: Describes a process or interaction that proceeds without friction, delay, or disruption.
順調junchō: Describes progress that follows an expected and favorable course.
滑らかnameraka: Describes a surface that feels even or a movement that occurs without jolts.

Definition in Japanese

物事が滞りなく順調に進むさま。mono goto ga todokō ri na ku jun chō ni susu mu sa ma

Word origin

The Japanese loanword スムーズ (sumūzu) comes from English smooth, with its pronunciation adapted to Japanese.

Usage tips

  • Japanese uses スムーズ (sumūzu) for meetings and negotiations as well as movement, so a conversation can be スムーズ even when nothing physical moves.

Opposites

Related words

  • スムーズさsumūzusasmoothnessnoun

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