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脂
Fat, Grease
あぶら (abura)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The famous marbled beef known as 和牛 (wagyū) is prized for its rich 脂 (abura), or fat, which melts at a low temperature and gives the meat its buttery texture.
Memory Trick
Imagine bacon sizzling in a frying pan as shiny grease drips from it. That oily fat helps you remember 脂 means 'fat' or 'grease.'
Readings
Onyomi: シ (shi)
Kunyomi: あぶら (abura)
Example Words
脂
あぶら (abura)
Fat
脂肪
しぼう (shibou)
Body fat
脂身
あぶらみ (aburami)
Fatty meat
皮脂
ひし (hishi)
Skin oil
Example Sentence
この 肉 は 脂 が 多いです。
この にく は あぶら が おおいです。
kono niku wa abura ga ooi desu
This meat has a lot of fat.