Translation of Japanese word "油" to English
油
あぶら
[abura]
IPA: /abura/
Meaning
NounLiquid fat.
How to use
油 (abura) — 'oil / grease / fat'. 植物油 — vegetable oil. ごま油 — sesame oil. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
oil
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 油
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あぶら
Romaji Transcription: abura
Example Sentences
油は熱いです。
あぶらはあついです。
The oil is hot.
油を注ぐと火が消える。
あぶらをすきるとひがきえる。
When you pour oil, the fire will go out.
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Common phrases
- とても油 (totemo abura)— very oil
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #743 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "油" mean?▼
The Japanese word "油" means "oil" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "油"?▼
The word "油" is read as "あぶら" (abura). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "油は熱いです。".
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