- aburakkoi greasy, fatty, oily
Use 脂っこい for food that feels heavy with oil or fat in everyday speech, often with a hint of disapproval.
このラーメンは脂っこいね。
Kono rāmen wa aburakkoi ne.
This ramen is greasy, isn't it?
脂っこい料理は胃にもたれる。
Aburakkoi ryōri wa i ni motareru.
Greasy food sits heavy on the stomach.
⚖️ Not to be confused with 油っぽい, which simply means oily or covered in oil, while 脂っこい emphasizes fat content and richness.
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