JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
油 — oil
- Reading
- ユ・ユウ・あぶら
- Meaning
- oil; fat
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
油 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ユ・ユウ・あぶら and it means oil; fat. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
油 appears in everyday japanese words such as 油 (oil), 原油 (crude oil) and 油絵 (oil painting).
Japanese words containing 油
Frequently asked questions
What does 油 mean in Japanese?
油 means oil; fat in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 油 read?
油 is read ユ・ユウ・あぶら. Reading it inside real words — 油 and 原油 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 油 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 油 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 油 in a word?
A common word containing 油 is 油 (あぶら) — "oil". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 油 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 油 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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