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fuel
A substance burned to produce heat or power. Includes gasoline, diesel, natural gas, wood, and other combustible materials used for vehicles, heating, and energy generation.
燃料が足りない。
There isn't enough fuel.
飛行機は燃料を補給するために着陸した。
The airplane landed to refuel.
化石燃料に頼らない社会を目指すべきだ。
We should aim for a society that does not rely on fossil fuels.
USAGE:
A common word in news, science, and everyday life. 燃料 covers all types of fuel, from gasoline (ガソリン) to nuclear fuel (核燃料).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 燃料を補給する: to refuel
- 化石燃料: fossil fuel
- 燃料電池: fuel cell
- 燃料費: fuel cost
- 燃料タンク: fuel tank