Japanese word

スロー

Pronunciation

Romajisurō

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveslow

Example

スローな音楽を聴きます。su rō na on gaku o ki ki ma su

I listen to slow music.

Illustration for スロー (slow)

More examples

この作品はスローですが、最後に大きな変化が起こります。ko no saku hin wa su rō de su ga sai go ni ō ki na hen ka ga o ko ri ma su

This work is slow, but a major change occurs at the end.

Core concept

Describes movement, progress, or tempo that unfolds at a low speed rather than rushing forward.

Common phrases

  • スローな音楽su rō na on gaku

    slow music

  • スローな動きsu rō na ugo ki

    slow movement

  • スローなペースsu rō na pē su

    a slow pace

Similar words

ゆっくりyukkuri: Describes an action, movement, or process that proceeds without haste.
緩やかyuruyaka: Describes development or change that occurs gradually and gently.
緩慢kanman: Describes movement or progress that proceeds slowly, often with little vigor.

Definition in Japanese

動きや進み方、音楽のテンポなどが速くなく、ゆったりしているさま。ugo ki ya susu mi kata on gaku no te n po na do ga haya ku na ku yu tta ri shi te i ru sa ma

Word origin

スロー (surō) is a Japanese loanword from English slow, which means moving or progressing at a low speed.

Usage tips

  • The compound スローモーション (surō mōshon) refers to footage played at a reduced speed, often revealing details hidden during ordinary playback.

Opposites

  • 速いhayaifasti-adjective

Related words

  • スロー化surōkaslowingnoun
  • スローさsurōsaslownessnoun

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