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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

油

Reading

Kana: あぶら
Romaji: abura
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

oil

See also: 脂 (reading あぶら)

Kanji

油
Readings: ユ、 ユウ、 あぶら
Meanings: oil, fat

Example Sentences

油断大敵(ゆだんたいてき)。
➥Security is the greatest enemy.
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水(みず)は油(あぶら)よりも重(おも)い。
➥Water is heavier than oil.
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油(あぶら)は水(みず)と混(ま)ざらない。
➥Oil and water don't mix.
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油(あぶら)が切(き)れてきたぞ。
➥Oil is running short.
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油(あぶら)は水(みず)と混和(こんわ)しない。
➥Oil does not mix with water.
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彼女(かのじょ)は油絵(あぶらえ)を始(はじ)めた。
➥She has taken to painting in oils.
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