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Meanings

mine
mineral
ore

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あらがね

Common Words

礦石
うせき
Noun
Freq #12085
1

ore; mineral; crystal

炭坑
炭礦
んこう
Noun
Freq #31704
1

coal mine; (coal) pit; colliery

Examples
あの支部は炭鉱労働組合に属している。
That branch is affiliated to the miners' union.
2

炭坑 only

coal-mine shaft

礦業
うぎょう
Noun
Freq #78762
1

mining industry

礦酸
こうさん
Noun
Freq #151584
1

Chemistry

mineral acid; inorganic acid

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