Quick answer
脂 is the kanji for "Fat". Its reading is あぶら (abura). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Fat
Also : Grease · Lard · Tar · Gum · Rosin
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 脂 represents 'FAT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of fat.
On-reading: し — remember this sound by associating it with fat. Kun-reading: あぶら.
Example Sentences
皮下脂肪を減らすためには、有酸素運動が効果的です。
ひかしぼうをへらすためには、ゆうさんそうんどうがこうかてきです。
Aerobic exercise is effective for reducing subcutaneous fat.
脂っこい食事を続けると、健康に悪影響が出ます。
あぶらっこいしょくじをつづけると、けんこうにあくえいきょうがでます。
Continuing greasy meals has adverse health effects.
Vocabulary using 脂
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 22, 2026
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