Quick answer
油 is the kanji for "Oil". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is あぶら (abura). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Oil
Also : Fat
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 油 represents 'OIL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of oil.
On-reading: ゆ — remember this sound by associating it with oil. Kun-reading: あぶら.
Example Sentences
天ぷらを作るとき、油の温度を適切に保つことが大切です。
てんぷらをつくるとき、あぶらのおんどをてきせつにたもつことがたいせつです。
When making tempura, it is important to maintain the oil at the right temperature.
料理に油を使いすぎると体に良くないです。
りょうりにあぶらをつかいすぎるとからだによくないです。
Using too much oil in cooking is not good for your body.
Vocabulary using 油
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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