“Slick” in Japanese
Short answer
Slick in Japanese is “つるつる” (tsurutsuru). Full meaning: smooth, shiny, slick; slippery, greasy; slurping (noodles).
Other ways to say “Slick” in Japanese
艶々
enen glossy, bright, slick
ツルツル
tsurutsuru smooth, shiny, slick; slippery, greasy; slurping (noodles)
ツルツルっ
tsurutsuru smooth, shiny, slick; slippery, greasy; slurping (noodles)
つるつるっ
tsurutsuru smooth, shiny, slick; slippery, greasy; slurping (noodles)
ツルツルッ
tsurutsuru smooth, shiny, slick; slippery, greasy; slurping (noodles)
調子がいい
choushigaii in good condition, in fine shape, in form, in good health, (feeling) well, in working order, going well, running smoothly; glib, slick, smooth-talking, smooth-tongued; harmonious, melodious, rhythmical, musical
調子のいい
choushinoii in good condition, in fine shape, in form, in good health, (feeling) well, in working order, going well, running smoothly; glib, slick, smooth-talking, smooth-tongued; harmonious, melodious, rhythmical, musical
艶〳〵
enen glossy, bright, slick
スマート
sumaato smart (clothing, etc.), stylish; slim, slender; skilful, slick, clever, adroit
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