1.
gasoline; petrol
Fuel for automobiles and other vehicles.
ガソリンを入れなければならない。
I need to put in gas.
ガソリン is borrowed from English "gasoline" (American English) rather than "petrol" (British English).
Common expressions
Related words
- ガソリンスタンド: gas station
- ガソリン車: gasoline-powered car
- 軽油: diesel fuel
- ハイオク: high-octane gasoline
- レギュラー: regular gasoline
Similar words
Usage
Gas prices in Japan are typically displayed per liter, not per gallon.
Related Words
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ガソリンスタンド (gas station)
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軽油 (diesel fuel)
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レギュラー (regular gasoline)
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電気自動車 (electric vehicle)
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石油 (oil, petroleum)
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燃料 (fuel)
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燃費 (fuel efficiency)
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原油 (crude oil)