油

油 — oil, fat

Learn the correct stroke order for 油 (oil), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)ユyu、ユウyuu

Kun'yomi (訓読み)あぶらabura

Strokes8

Radical水

Frequency#690

Meaningsoil, fat

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

給油きゅうゆrefueling (a car, plane, etc.)noun

軽油けいゆdiesel oil; diesel fuel; gas oilnoun

原油げんゆcrude oilnoun

重油じゅうゆheavy oil; fuel oilnoun

石油せきゆoil; petroleumnoun

灯油とうゆkerosene; paraffin; lamp oilnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 油 (oil) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 油 is #690, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

給油きゅうゆ — refueling (a car, plane, etc.)

軽油けいゆ — diesel oil; diesel fuel; gas oil

原油げんゆ — crude oil

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (水)

水water 永eternity 氷icicle 汁soup 氾spread out 江creek 池pond 汚dirty

Same reading

輸transport 郵mail 勇courage

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 油 have?

The kanji 油 (oil) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 油?

油 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 油 mean?

油 means: oil, fat. On'yomi readings: ユ, ユウ. Kun'yomi readings: あぶら.

What JLPT level is 油?

油 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.