Japanese Conversation · Level 47
90 words
Japanese word
燃料
Pronunciation
Romajinenryō
Meaning
- nounfuel
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes material that is used up as it supplies energy for motion, heating, or other work.
Common phrases
燃料を補給するnen ryō o ho kyū su ru
refuel
燃料が切れるnen ryō ga ki re ru
run out of fuel
燃料を節約するnen ryō o setsu yaku su ru
conserve fuel
Definition in Japanese
動力や熱を得るために消費する物質。dō ryoku ya netsu o e ru ta me ni shō hi su ru bus shitsu
Word origin
燃料 (nenryō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 燃 (nen, "burn") and 料 (ryō, "material"), referring to material that provides usable energy.
Usage tips
- English speakers use fuel not only for cars but also for ships, planes, heaters, and power stations.