What does 滑る mean?
滑る is a Japanese verb meaning “to slide, to slip” in English. It can also be translated as “to slip, to be slippery, to fail (an examination)” depending on context. It is written as 滑る in kanji, すべる in hiragana, and suberu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
子供たちは氷の上を滑っていた。
The children were sliding on the ice.
滑って足首を捻挫した。
I slipped and twisted my ankle.
足元に気をつけてください。床が滑りますから。
Watch your step. The floor is slippery.