Japanese symbol for “smooth”
円滑
えんかつ
Romaji: enkatsu
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
In Japanese, smooth is 円滑, read えんかつ (enkatsu).
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 smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
Written forms: 円滑. Readings: えんかつ、えんこつ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “smooth”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 滑らか | なめらか nameraka | smooth (of a surface); glassy; velvety |
| スムーズ | スムーズ sumuuzu | smooth (i.e. without problems) |
| 円満 | えんまん enman | harmonious; peaceful; happy |
| つるつる | つるつる tsurutsuru | smooth; shiny; slick |
| 滑らか | すべらか suberaka | smooth (of hair, skin, etc.); glassy; silky |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 円形 | えんけい enkei | round shape; circle; circular form |
| 円盤 | えんばん enban | disk; discus; platter |
| 円満 | えんまん enman | harmonious; peaceful; happy |
| 楕円 | だえん daen | ellipse; oval |
| 円卓 | えんたく entaku | round table |
| 滑らか | なめらか nameraka | smooth (of a surface); glassy; velvety |
| 滑走 | かっそう kassou | gliding; sliding; skating (on ice) |
| 滑る | すべる suberu | to slide; to glide; to skate |
See also: Chinese symbol for “smooth”.
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