Mnemonic
A storm slams into an offshore drilling rig. The reason the ocean waves turn slick and black? A pipeline ruptured, sending massive amounts of oil gushing into the churning sea.
Additional thoughts
Picture the dark, greasy sheen spreading across storm-tossed waves. The reason for the disaster is clear — oil. Storm + Reason = Oil.Quick recall
A storm hits a rig; the reason the sea turns black is gushing oil.Details
The keyword for 油 is oil. This kanji refers to oil in its broadest sense, encompassing cooking oil, petroleum, and other greasy or oily substances. It conveys the idea of liquid fat or fuel derived from natural sources. By extension, it can also relate to concepts of lubrication, greasiness, or being slick.
- On'yomi
- ゆ、ゆう
- Kun'yomi
- あぶら