Meaning

Primary

To Slide

Alternative

To Slip

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means slippery and the verb vocab version is to slide or to slip.

Reading

すべる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You're about to slip, and notice the floor is covered entirely in souvenirs (すべ)! Souvenirs of all shapes and sizes are scattered all over the floor, making it extremely easy to slide and slip.

Context

Context Sentences

雪解けは始まったけど、まだ滑りやすい場所もあるから気をつけてね。

Although the snow is starting to thaw, there are still some places where it’s easy to slip, so you should be careful.

Kanji Composition