Kanji 油: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 油: oil, fat. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
oil, fat
This kanji represents oil, a liquid that flows like water (氵) and originates (由) from a specific source. It is easy to remember by thinking of common words like 'petroleum' or 'cooking oil,' which use the 'yu' sound.
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Japanese word 油絵: oil painting. Meanings and example sentences.
原油 (げんゆ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 原油: crude oil / unrefined petroleum. Meanings and example sentences.
醤油 (しょうゆ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 醤油: soy sauce. Meanings and example sentences.
灯油 (とうゆ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 灯油: kerosene / lamp oil. Meanings and example sentences.
油断 (ゆだん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 油断: negligence / carelessness. Meanings and example sentences.
油 (あぶら): meaning and examples
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石油 (せきゆ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 石油: oil / petroleum. Meanings and example sentences.
