灯油(とうゆ)

Cultural note: 灯油(とうゆ) heaters (灯油(とうゆ)ストーブ/石油(せきゆ)ストーブ) are very common in Japan, especially in areas without central heating. In winter, trucks drive around neighborhoods selling kerosene with distinctive jingles.

Common collocations

• 灯油(とうゆ)ストーブ (kerosene heater)
• 灯油(とうゆ)タンク (kerosene tank/container)
• 灯油(とうゆ)を入(い)れる (to fill with kerosene)
• 灯油(とうゆ)の値段(ねだん) (kerosene price)

Alternate term: 石油(せきゆ) can also refer to kerosene in everyday contexts, though technically it means 'petroleum' more broadly.

Safety: Proper ventilation is required when using kerosene heaters indoors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.