This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

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

潤滑油

Reading

Kana: じゅんかつゆ
Romaji: junkatsuyu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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lubricating oil; lubricant; lube

Kanji

Readings: ジュン、 うるお.う、 うるお.す、 うる.む
Meanings: wet, be watered, profit by, receive benefits, favor, charm, steep
Readings: カツ、 コツ、 すべ.る、 なめ.らか
Meanings: slippery, slide, slip, flunk
Readings: ユ、 ユウ、 あぶら
Meanings: oil, fat

Example Sentence

(ちゃ)仕事(しごと)をスムーズに(はこ)ばせるための潤滑油(じゅんかつゆ)のようなもの。
➥Tea is like the lubricating oil of work to allow it to proceed smoothly.
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