“Slippery” in Japanese
Short answer
ヌルヌル
nurunuru
Slippery in Japanese is “ヌルヌル” (nurunuru). Full meaning: slimy, slippery, greasy, clammy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.).
Other ways to say “Slippery” in Japanese
ぬらぬら
nuranura slimy, slippery
つるつる
tsurutsuru smooth, shiny, slick; slippery, greasy; slurping (noodles)
ぬるぬる
nurunuru slimy, slippery, greasy, clammy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
ヌラヌラ
nuranura slimy, slippery
ツルツル
tsurutsuru smooth, shiny, slick; slippery, greasy; slurping (noodles)
滑り易い
suberiyasui greasy, slimy, slippery
ヌルヌルッ
nurunuru slimy, slippery, greasy, clammy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
ぬるぬるっ
nurunuru slimy, slippery, greasy, clammy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
捉えどころのない
toraedokorononai hard to figure out, elusive, slippery, vague, subtle
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)
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