N3
油 meaning and readings
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Kanji
油
N3
- Meaning
- oil
- Onyomi
- ユ
- Kunyomi
- あぶら
- Formula
- 油 = 氵 + 由。
Story
油 is analyzed as a combination of 氵 (water), 由 (candle) and denotes oil.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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