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油
On'yomi
ユ・ユウ
YU / YUU
Kun'yomi
あぶら
abura
oil · fat
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#690
Radical水water(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
油=
氵由
water + 由
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and reason. Reason water.
Symbolism
Oil, petroleum, carelessness. Represents oil.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
油断大敵
ゆだんたいてき
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised; don't let your guard down