Japanese Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Japanese word
オイル
Pronunciation
Romajioiru
Meaning
- nounoil
Example
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.
More examples
サラダにオイルをかけます。sa ra da ni o i ru o ka ke ma su
I pour oil over the salad.
Core concept
Denotes a water-resistant liquid whose uses depend on its source and properties, including cooking, lubrication, and fuel.
Common phrases
食用オイルshoku yō o i ru
cooking oil
オイルをかけるo i ru o ka ke ru
pour oil over
Similar words
油abura: A broad term for an oily liquid used in cooking or other practical purposes.
Definition in Japanese
料理に用いる、植物や動物などから得られた液体状の脂。ryō ri ni mochi i ru shoku butsu ya dō butsu na do ka ra e ra re ta eki tai jō no abura
Word origin
The loanword オイル (oiru) comes from English oil, which comes through Old French oile from Latin oleum, meaning "olive oil".
Usage tips
- The expression オイルヒーター (oiru hītā) refers to a heater that warms a sealed liquid inside its panels.