No. 2,717 in Japanese
石油
Petroleum.
In a sentence
この国は石油の輸入に依存しています。
This country relies on importing petroleum.
In this sentence, "石油" (petroleum) is used to describe crude oil or fuel as a resource.
新しい技術で石油の使用量を減らすことが可能です。
It is possible to reduce petroleum usage with new technology.
Here, "石油" refers to oil as a material whose consumption is being discussed with technological advancements.
石油産業は地域の経済に大きな影響を与えています。
The petroleum industry greatly impacts the local economy.
In this context, "石油" is discussed in reference to the industry and its economic effects.
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