Translation guide
A chemical compound, the simplest alcohol. In Japanese, it is primarily referred to by its scientific name メタノール, with alternative names used in specific contexts.
Referring to the chemical compound CH₃OH, used as a solvent, fuel, or industrial feedstock.
The standard term for methanol in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts. This is a loanword from English and is widely understood.
Methanol is used as a fuel.
An archaic term meaning 'wood spirit', historically derived from wood distillation. Rarely used today, mainly in historical or literary contexts.
An alternative name, literally 'methyl alcohol'. Used in some technical or older contexts, but less common than メタノール.
Methyl alcohol is toxic.
木精はかつて木材から作られた。
Wood spirit was once made from wood.