This is the 1311th most frequent Japanese word.

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Fat; grease; lard.


Here, "脂" (fat) is referring to animal fat, commonly used in culinary practices for frying or seasoning.

脂は料理に使うことがあります。

Fat is sometimes used in cooking.


In this sentence, "脂" stands for dietary fat, which some people aim to reduce in their meals for health or weight-related reasons.

ダイエット中なので脂を避けています。

I am avoiding fat because I am on a diet.


"脂っこい" refers to the greasy or oily nature of food where "脂" highlights the greasy attribute.

このスープは脂っこくないから飲みやすい。

This soup isn't greasy, so it's easy to drink.