1A general term for oily, water-insoluble liquids — including cooking oil, machine lubricant, and the natural oils produced by skin.
フライパンに油をひいてから、野菜を炒めた。
I coated the frying pan with oil and then stir-fried the vegetables.
自転車のチェーンに油を差すと、動きが滑らかになる。
Oiling a bicycle chain makes it move smoothly.
揚げ物のあとは、油の処理に気をつけないといけない。
After deep-frying, you have to be careful about disposing of the oil.
顔の油が気になるときは、あぶらとり紙が便利だ。
When you're bothered by oily skin on your face, blotting paper comes in handy.