スライム
suraimu
The English word 'slime' can be translated into Japanese as スライム (suraimu).
スライム is a loanword derived from the English word 'slime' used in anime, video games and manga. It refers to a mucilaginous or mucus-like substance.
Meaning: mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
suraimu
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, スライム often refers to a cute, blue, droplet-shaped monster rather than a gross substance. This image was popularized by the 'Dragon Quest' series of video games.
- Japanese speakers use the word ねばねば to describe the sticky, slime-like texture of foods like okra or natto.
- If you were to describe a texture that is 'slimy' in a sensory way, a Japanese person might use the onomatopoeic word ぬるぬる (nurunuru).
Examples in context
- このゲームでスライムを倒すのが楽しい！It's fun to defeat slimes in this game!
- スライムが床にあります。Suraimu ga yuka ni arimasu.There is slime on the floor.
- このスライムはとてもベタベタしています。Kono suraimu wa totemo betabeta shite imasu.This slime is very sticky.
- スライムの感触が好きです。Suraimu no kanshoku ga suki desu.I like the texture of slime.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing with a science experiment kit in a room.
- 結衣 Yui結衣：このスライム、すごいね！Kono suraimu, sugoi ne!This slime is amazing!
- 陽太 Yota陽太：本当だ。すごく柔らかいよ。Hontou da. Sugoku yawarakai yo.You're right. It's very soft.
- 結衣 Yui結衣：もっとたくさん作りたいな。Motto takusan tsukuritai na.I want to make much more.
- 陽太 Yota陽太：そうだね、やってみよう。Sou da ne, yatte miyou.Yeah, let's try it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slime” translations and entries スライム, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
