Meaning

Primary

Crude Oil

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The original oil is oil in its original state. That is crude oil.

Reading

げんゆ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

原油の値段は上がり続けている。

The price of crude oil is going to keep rising.

Kanji Composition