English–Japanese

“kerosene” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōyu

Example

冬は灯油を使います。fuyu wa tō yu o tsuka i ma su

I use kerosene in winter.

Illustration for 灯油 (kerosene)

How to say “kerosene” in Japanese

“Kerosene” in Japanese is 灯油 (tōyu).

Refers to a refined liquid fuel used to produce heat or light, especially in household heaters and lamps.

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

Example sentences with 灯油

灯油が切れたので、暖房が使えません。tō yu ga ki re ta no de dan bō ga tsuka e ma se n

We cannot use the heater because we have run out of kerosene.

Tips for using 灯油

  • In British English, paraffin commonly means kerosene for heating or lamps, while in American English paraffin usually means paraffin wax, making 灯油 (tōyu) a useful distinction.

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