To Slide
To Slip, To Glide
intransitive verb, godan verb
Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means slide and the verb vocab version is to slide, to slip, or to glide.
滑る is a versatile word that can cover all kinds of actions, like sliding down playground slides, slipping on ice, skiing or skating, and even failing a test or being demoted.
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.
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.