油
あぶら · abura
Oil
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風邪をひくまで、油断していた。
かぜをひくまで、ゆだんしていた。
Until I caught a cold, I was careless.
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この料理は、醤油で味をつけるといい。
このりょうりは、しょうゆであじをつけるといい。
For this dish, it's good to season it with soy sauce.
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醤油で味を調えると、ぐっと美味しくなる。
しょうゆであじをととのえると、ぐっとおいしくなる。
If you adjust the flavor with soy sauce, it becomes much tastier.
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チェーンも、錆びないように油をさしておいた。
ちぇーんも、さびないようにあぶらをさしておいた。
I also oiled the chain so it won't rust.
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What does 油 mean?
Oil.
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あぶら (abura). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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