JLPT N1 Advanced
潤滑油
Lubricating oil, or figuratively, a social lubricant.
Readings
1 Noun
Lubricating Oil / Lube
Refers to the physical substance applied to machinery or mechanical parts to reduce friction and wear.
Example
この 機械 は 潤滑油 が 足りなくて 、 動き が 悪い です 。
This machine is low on lubricating oil, so it's not moving well.
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2 Noun
Social Lubricant
Metaphorically describes a person, action, or element that facilitates smooth human relationships or organizational processes.
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