If you’ve ever touched something silky smooth, seen shiny skin after a bath, or watched slippery noodles glide down a bowl —the Japanese onomatopoeia “Tsuru Tsuru” captures that sensation perfectly.
What is “Tsuru Tsuru”?
“Tsuru Tsuru” is a Japanese onomatopoeia that describes something very smooth, shiny, or slippery.
It’s used for textures (like smooth skin), foods (like noodles), or even when someone slips and falls!
Pronunciation
tsoo-roo tsoo-roo
Categories
Texture / Appearance
Examples in Daily Life
Example 1: Smooth skin after a bath
After the long soak, her skin felt tsuru tsuru and glowing.
Example 2: Slippery noodles
These udon noodles are so tsuru tsuru, they keep sliding off my chopsticks!
Example 3: A cartoon character slipping
He stepped on the banana peel and went tsuru tsuru—straight to the ground!
Cultural Note
“Tsuru Tsuru” is often used to describe skin, hair, or food textures that are beautifully smooth and clean.
In beauty ads, people often say “tsuru tsuru hada” (smooth skin), and in food, it’s a compliment when noodles are “tsuru tsuru” — slippery and delicious!
It can also be playful: in manga or anime, when someone slips and flies into the air, you might hear a loud “TSURU TSURU—!” as the punchline.
How Do You Say It?
It looks fun on the page, but how does it sound?
Let’s say it together — press play and listen!
What Does “Tsuru Tsuru” Look Like?
Some words aren’t just sounds — they shine, they glide.
Let your eyes follow these slippery-smooth letters: “Tsuru Tsuru.”
Watch & Feel the Tsuru Tsuru World!
Slippery Noodles!
Watch as he hilariously tries to handle various slippery noodles — it’s tsuru tsuru chaos!
Icy Driveway
Icy driveways are so tsuru tsuru. Watch your steps!
Try Using It!
Next time you touch something super smooth or watch someone slip on a rainy street,
say “Tsuru Tsuru!” — it’s fun, expressive, and oh-so-Japanese!
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