Word details

灯油

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 灯油.

Dictionary

Entry

灯油うゆNounFreq #39551
1

kerosene; paraffin; lamp oil

Examples
雪の多いところでは、灯油は必需品です。
In places where it snows a lot, kerosene is an indispensable item.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

lamp, a light, light, counter for lights

6 strokesFrequency 1,605JLPT N2Grade 4

On

トウ

Kun

ほ-ともしびとも.すあかり

oil, fat

8 strokesFrequency 690JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ユウ

Kun

あぶら

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