Japanese symbol for “slick”
つるつる
つるつる
Romaji: tsurutsuru
smooth; shiny; slick
In Japanese, slick is つるつる (tsurutsuru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, adj-no, adv smooth; shiny; slick
- adj-na, adj-no, adv slippery; greasy
- adv, adv-to slurping (noodles)
Written forms: —. Readings: つるつる、ツルツル.
Other Japanese words for “slick”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| スマート | スマート sumaato | skilful; slick; clever |
| 艶々 | つやつや tsuyatsuya | glossy; bright; slick |
| ヌル艶 | ぬるつや nurutsuya | glossy; sleek; glistening |
| 調子がいい | ちょうしがいい choushigaii | glib; slick; smooth-talking |
| 調子のいい | ちょうしのいい choushinoii | glib; slick; smooth-talking |
See also: Chinese symbol for “slick”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.