English–Japanese
“oil” in Japanese
How to say “oil” in Japanese
“Oil” in Japanese is 油 (abura).
It is a liquid substance used where a smooth coating, stored energy, or cooking heat is needed.
Example sentences with 油
この油はサラダにも使えます。ko no abura wa sa ra da ni mo tsuka e ma su
You can also use this oil in salads.
Tips for using 油
- A Japanese recipe may use 油 (abura) as a general label and specify a type only when the choice matters, which matches the broad meaning of English oil.
Other Japanese words for “oil”
石油は車の燃料に使われます。seki yu wa kuruma no nen ryō ni tsuka wa re ma su
Oil is used as fuel for cars.
このオイルは料理に使えます。ko no o i ru wa ryō ri ni tsuka e ma su
You can use this oil for cooking.