Translation guide
A place to refuel a vehicle. In Japanese, the most common term is ガソリンスタンド, but other expressions exist depending on formality and context.
Where is the nearest petrol station?
The learner wants to refer to a place where you can buy petrol/gasoline for a car.
The most common and widely understood term for a petrol station in Japanese. Used in everyday conversation.
That petrol station is open 24 hours.
A more formal or technical term, often seen on signs or in official documents. Literally 'fuel supply place'.
The petrol station on the expressway was crowded.
A shortened form of ガソリンスタンド, used colloquially. Can be ambiguous as it also means 'stand' in other contexts.
I'll stop by the petrol station.
The learner wants to refer to a larger facility that may include a shop, restrooms, or other services.
ガソリンスタンド is the everyday word. 給油所 is more formal and often used in written Japanese or on official signage. In conversation, stick to ガソリンスタンド.
I work part-time at a petrol station.
Petrol station ahead.
A smaller rest stop on expressways, sometimes with a petrol station. Abbreviated as PA.
That parking area doesn't have a petrol station.