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kerosene heater; oil stove
A portable space heater that burns kerosene (灯油) for fuel. Widely used in Japanese homes, especially in rural areas and older buildings without central heating.
Common collocations: 石油ストーブをつける (to turn on), 石油ストーブを消す (to turn off), 石油ストーブに灯油を入れる (to add kerosene). Many Japanese place a kettle on top for humidity. Requires regular refueling with 灯油 (kerosene), which is sold at gas stations and delivered by truck in residential areas. Also called 灯油ストーブ. Distinguished from 電気ストーブ (electric heater) and エアコン (air conditioning/heating).