油絵・油画|あぶらえaburae[3]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Which spelling to use
油絵油絵 is the more common kanji-only form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use it when writing this word.
油画油画 is a less common kanji-only written variant of 油絵. Beginners should choose 油絵 instead.
Definitions
- noun, artoil painting
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym油彩ゆさいWrittenCovers the oil-painting technique or the works themselves; common in art descriptions and exhibition texts, as in 「油彩画」. 「油絵」 is the everyday word.
- RelatedオイルペインティングWrittenA loanword for oil painting, rarely used in everyday speech; 「油絵」 is the usual word.
Say 「油絵」 for oil painting in everyday use. 「油彩」 appears in art-world writing and exhibition texts, e.g. 「油彩画」; the loanword 「オイルペインティング」 is uncommon.
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