JLPT N2
油

oil; fat

Item 33 of 481 | 8 strokes | Radical: 氵 (water), 由 (reason)

Readings

On'yomiユ
Kun'yomiあぶら

Mnemonic

The REASON (由) this liquid that looks like WATER (氵) doesn't mix is because it's OIL (油).

Example Words

油 (あぶら) oil
石油 (せきゆ) petroleum, oil
醤油 (しょうゆ) soy sauce

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