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油
On'yomi
ユ・ユウ
YU / YUU
Kun'yomi
あぶら
abura
oil · fat
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and reason. Reason water.
Symbolism
Oil, petroleum, carelessness. Represents oil.
Component Breakdown
油=
氵由
water + 由
Words & Expressions
Words written with 油
醤油しょうゆshoyu
給油きゅうゆoiling
軽油けいゆgas oil
油井ゆせいoil well
灯油とうゆkerosene
Four-Character Compounds
油断大敵
ゆだんたいてき
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 油 mean in Japanese?
油 means oil, fat.
How do you read 油?
On'yomi: ユ、ユウ (YU, YUU). Kun'yomi: あぶら (abura).
How many strokes does 油 have?
油 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 油 a good kanji for a tattoo?
油 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means oil, fat. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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