Tsurutsuru (ツルツル)
Definition
Tsurutsuru refers to something that is smooth and slippery. It can describe the texture of a surface or the feeling of something sliding easily.
Analogy
Imagine holding a bar of soap in your hand. When it's wet, it becomes tsurutsuru, making it easy for your hands to glide over it without any resistance.
Related terms
Nameraka (なめらか): This term describes something that is silky and smooth, like the texture of a well-blended cream.
Suberu (すべる): Suberu means to slide or slip smoothly, just like ice skaters gliding effortlessly on ice.
Surari (するり): Surari refers to something that moves smoothly and swiftly, like a car driving seamlessly on a well-paved road.
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