あぶら

Animal fat, grease

N3noun·abura

How to remember it

The 月 "flesh" radical means this fat comes from meat, not seeds.

Example sentences

  • 肉の脂は美味しいです。

    にくのあぶらはおいしいです。

    The fat on the meat is delicious.

  • 脂っこい料理は体に悪いです。

    あぶらっこいりょうりはからだにわるいです。

    Greasy food is bad for the body.

Usage

Refers to solid animal fat; 油 is the liquid oil used in cooking.

Related words

脂肪脂身脂っこい

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