Word details
油を注ぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 油を注ぐ.
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Entry
1
to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil
2
Idiomatic expression
to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up; to encourage
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