How to say "glide" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- godan verb, intransitive verbThe verb for 'glide': it covers sliding, skating, and skiing — smooth, continuous movement. Think of a skater gliding across the ice or a skier sweeping downhill.
- 滑走かっそうnoun, suru verb, intransitive verbA noun for the act of gliding or sliding, with skating on ice and skiing among its senses. It fits descriptions of the movement itself, as in a skater's glide across the ice.
Both words cover gliding, sliding, skating, and skiing: choose 「すべる」 when you need a verb for the smooth movement itself, and 滑走 when you want a noun naming that glide or slide.
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