Word details

脂

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 脂.

Dictionary

Entry

脂あぶら膏膩NounFreq #11667
1

fat; tallow; lard; grease

Examples
肌が脂っぽいのです。
I have greasy skin.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

脂

fat, grease, tallow, lard, rosin, gum, tar

10 strokesFrequency 1,548JLPT N2Grade 8

On

シ

Kun

あぶら
膏

fat, grease, lard, paste, ointment, plaster

14 strokesGrade 9

On

コウ

Kun

あぶら
膩

smooth, oily

16 strokes

On

ジニ

Kun

あぶらあぶらあか

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