English–Japanese

“fuel” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinenryō

Example

この船は燃料をたくさん使います。ko no fune wa nen ryō o ta ku sa n tsuka i ma su

This ship uses a lot of fuel.

Illustration for 燃料 (fuel)

How to say “fuel” in Japanese

“Fuel” in Japanese is 燃料 (nenryō).

Describes material that is used up as it supplies energy for motion, heating, or other work.

Full entry for 燃料: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 燃料

長い旅行の前に、車の燃料を満タンにします。naga i ryo kō no mae ni kuruma no nen ryō o man ta n ni shi ma su

Before a long trip, I fill the car's fuel tank.

Tips for using 燃料

  • English speakers use fuel not only for cars but also for ships, planes, heaters, and power stations.

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