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

Readings

Kana: やに、ヤニ
Romaji: yani, yani
Kana
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Definitions

1

resin

2

(tobacco) resin; tar; nicotine

3

sleep (in one's eyes, i.e. eye mucus)

Kanji

Readings: シ、 あぶら
Meanings: fat, grease, tallow, lard, rosin, gum, tar

Example Sentences

()やにが()ます。
➥I have mucus coming out of my eyes.
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(はだ)(あぶら)っぽいのです。
➥I have greasy skin.
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バターは(ちち)(あぶら)から(つく)られる。
➥Butter is made from cream.
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あたし、(てい)脂肪(しぼう)(ちち)ね。
➥Low-fat milk for me.
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(にく)から脂身(あぶらみ)()りなさい。
➥Trim the fat off the meat.
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脱脂綿(だっしめん)をかんでいてください。
➥Bite down on the cotton roll.
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