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