Oil

"Oil" in Japanese

植物油

shokubutsuyu

(oil produced from plants)

abura

(liquid fat)

yu

(liquid fat)

abura

(petroleum-based liquid)

石油

sekiyu

(petroleum-based liquid)

油をひく

abura o hiku

(to grease with oil for cooking)

油を塗る

abura o nuru

(lubricate with oil)

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