Word details

火に油

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 火に油.

Dictionary

Entry

火に油ひにあぶらNounExpressionFreq #58035
1

Idiomatic expression

(adding) fuel to the fire

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fire

4 strokesFrequency 574JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

-びほ-

oil, fat

8 strokesFrequency 690JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ユウ

Kun

あぶら

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