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oil Meaning in Japanese (oil 英語 意味)

noun油
verb油を差す
油 in English:oil
IPA:a.bɯ.ɾa
Phonetic:あぶら
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oil の日本語の意味は「油, 油を差す」です。 (水に溶けない、粘り気のある引火性の液体で、燃料、潤滑剤、または調理用として広く使われるもの。)

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Oil visual illustration - Meaning in Japanese (油)
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Definitions of Oil

  1. 1
    noun
    油

    Oil is a thick, flammable liquid that is insoluble in water and is widely used as fuel, lubricant, or for cooking.

    水に溶けない、粘り気のある引火性の液体で、燃料、潤滑剤、または調理用として広く使われるもの。

  2. 2
    verb
    油を差す

    To oil something means to apply oil to it, often to lubricate it, make it smooth, or to preserve it.

    物に油を塗ること。しばしば、潤滑のため、滑らかにするため、または保存のために行われる。

Example Sentences

casual

“She used olive oil to cook the pasta for dinner.”

彼女は夕食のパスタを調理するためにオリーブオイルを使った。

business

“The mechanic had to oil the rusty gears of the old machine.”

その整備士は古い機械の錆びた歯車に油を差さなければならなかった。

business

“Crude oil prices have risen significantly in the global market.”

原油価格は世界市場で著しく上昇した。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

petroleumlubricantgrease

Inflected Word Forms

past participleoiled
gerundoiling
agent nounoiler
adjectiveoily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

oil wellcollocation

A well bored to obtain petroleum.

oil slickcollocation

A layer of oil floating on water, especially one resulting from a spill.

burn the midnight oilidiom

To work late into the night, often for studying or completing a task.