LingakuFrequency rank: 22,912. – 23,054.
- oil; petroleum
- kerosene; paraffincolloquialismsee also 灯油
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- oil; petroleum
- kerosene; paraffin
This meaning refers to the raw material, typically extracted from the ground, that is used as fuel or as a base for various products. It is commonly discussed in contexts related to energy, industries, and economics.
This meaning refers specifically to a type of oil used primarily as a fuel for heating, cooking, and in lamps. It is often mentioned in discussions about household energy sources and outdoor activities.
In winter, we use a kerosene stove for warmth.
We used a kerosene lamp while camping outdoors.
Generated collocations (experimental)
せきゆ石油をさいくつ採掘するto extract oilせきゆ石油かかく価格oil priceせきゆ石油きょうきゅう供給oil supplyせきゆせいひん石油製品oil productsせきゆ石油そうだつせん争奪戦oil scrambleせきゆ石油いぞん依存dependence on oilせきゆ石油しょうひ消費oil consumptionさいせいかのうえねるぎい再生可能エネルギーにたいする対するせきゆ石油のえいきょう影響the impact of oil on renewable energyせきゆ石油かんれんきぎょう関連企業oil-related companiesせきゆせいせい石油精製oil refining
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It is only recently that crude oil has come to be used to make chemical products.
Japan depends on the Middle East for 70% of oil it consumes.
Petroleum priced coal out of the energy market in Japan.
The venturer Edward made his the jackpot in the oil business.
The Middle East supplies a major portion of the oil that Japan consumes.