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glide in Japanese

glide in Japanese is 滑空 — glide means to move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.

glide in Japanese

滑空
noun
Pronounced: kakkuu
A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor while being moved.
滑空
verb
Pronounced: kakkuu
(intransitive) To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

What does "glide" mean?

  1. verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
    "The skater glided across the ice."
  2. noun An instance of moving smoothly, or a flight made without engine power.
    "The pilot managed a long glide to the nearest airfield."

glide in a sentence

  • The skater glided across the ice.
  • The plane glided down onto the runway after its engines cut out.
  • The pilot managed a long glide to the nearest airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "glide" in Japanese?

"glide" in Japanese is 滑空. glide means: To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.

How do you pronounce 滑空?

"glide" in Japanese is 滑空, pronounced "kakkuu".

How do you use "glide" in a sentence?

Example: "The skater glided across the ice." In Japanese, "glide" is 滑空.

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