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Texture & Touch

ぬるぬる

nuru-nuru

Slimy and slippery

A slick, mucus-like texture. Slightly gross but not always negative — some foods are intentionally slimy.

💡Touching slimy food — 'The okra is nuru-nuru, but that's healthy!'

Example

オクラはぬるぬるしているけど体にいい。

Okra is nuru-nuru but good for your health.

Quiz yourself

The catfish was so ___ I could barely hold it.

ナマズが○○して、なかなか掴めなかった。

okranattofishsoapbathroomcooking
Intermediate