English–Japanese
“oil painting” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiaburae
Example
美術館で油絵を見ました。bi jutsu kan de abura e o mi ma shi ta
I saw an oil painting at the art museum.
How to say “oil painting” in Japanese
“Oil painting” in Japanese is 油絵 (aburae).
Refers to a picture created with oil-based paint, emphasizing the paint medium rather than the subject.
Example sentences with 油絵
私は休日に油絵を描いています。watashi wa kyū jitsu ni abura e o ega i te i ma su
I paint in oils on my days off.
Tips for using 油絵
- Japanese art writing often contrasts 油絵 (aburae) with 日本画 (nihonga, "Japanese-style painting") to distinguish Western-derived and Japanese-style traditions.