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油
油 (readings: ゆ, あぶら; Japanese kanji) means “oil”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 石油 (petroleum).
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油で天ぷらをあげる。
あぶらでてんぷらをあげる。I fry tempura in oil.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 油 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | oil |
| Readings | ゆ, あぶら |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 石油 (petroleum) |
How to read 油
油 is read ゆ or あぶら depending on the word.
Words with 油
- 石油dầu mỏ
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Updated: 2026-08-09