English–Japanese

“mining” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisaikutsu

Example

石炭の採掘が始まりました。seki tan no sai kutsu ga haji ma ri ma shi ta

Coal mining has begun.

Illustration for 採掘 (mining)

How to say “mining” in Japanese

“Mining” in Japanese is 採掘 (saikutsu).

Refers to removing useful resources from beneath the ground through digging or related methods.

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

Example sentences with 採掘

この地域では採掘が禁止されています。ko no chi iki de wa sai kutsu ga kin shi sa re te i ma su

Mining is prohibited in this area.

Tips for using 採掘

  • The English word mining commonly covers 採掘 (saikutsu) of coal and metals, whereas extraction is a broader term for removing materials.

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