N2
じゅんかつゆ (junkatsuyu)
潤滑油
lubricant; (figuratively) something that facilitates smooth relations
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Literally, oil that reduces friction in machinery. Figuratively, it refers to anything that helps improve human relations, smooth out difficult situations, or makes things operate more easily.
📝 Example Sentences
この機械には定期的に潤滑油を差す必要がある。
This machine needs regular lubrication.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "潤滑油"!
機械がスムーズに動くように、＿＿＿＿を差した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 機械の摩擦を減らし、動きを滑らかにするために「潤滑油」を使います。
English: To reduce friction and make machine movements smooth, 'lubricant' (junkatsuyu) is used.
English: To reduce friction and make machine movements smooth, 'lubricant' (junkatsuyu) is used.
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