Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Oil

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Kanji Story

Imagine a bottle pouring oil, symbolizing the flow and presence of oil in various contexts and uses.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '油' is considered a moderate-level character in the JLPT, typically appearing in various sections, including reading comprehension and kanji recognition questions in the N2 and higher levels.

Example Sentences

• この料理には油を使わないでください。

  Please do not use oil in this dish.

  このりょうりにはあぶらをつかわないでください。

  kono ryouri niwa abura o tsukawanaide kudasai.

  Pronunciation

• オリーブオイルは健康に良い油です。

  Olive oil is a healthy oil.

  オリーブオイルはけんこうにいいあぶらです。

  oriibu oiru wa kenkou ni ii abura desu.

  Pronunciation

• 昔の日本では油を燃料として使用していました。

  In old Japan, oil was used as fuel.

  むかしのにっぽんではあぶらをねんりょうとしてしようしていました。

  mukashi no nihon dewa abura o nenryou toshite shiyou shiteimashita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '油' is a common word for oil and frequently appears in written and spoken Japanese.
• Pay attention to the reading 'ユ' in compound words related to oil, such as '植物油' (shokubutsu yu) meaning vegetable oil.
• Understanding the kanji's stroke order will help in recognizing and writing similar kanji characters.
• Be aware of compounds using '油' and their meanings, like '火力発電所' (karyoku hatsudenjo) meaning oil-fired power plant.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '油' is occasionally used in Japanese surnames, symbolizing the occupation or trade related to oil or oil-based products.