Translation guide
A volatile oil distilled from pine resin, used as a solvent and thinner. In Japanese, the term is usually expressed with the loanword テレピン油 or the native term 松脂油.
turpentine (for painting)
The liquid used for thinning oil-based paints or cleaning brushes.
The most common term for turpentine in everyday contexts, especially in art and DIY.
In art supply stores, テレピン油 is the standard term. 松脂油 may appear on older or more technical labels.
Thin oil paints with turpentine.
A more technical or traditional term, literally 'pine resin oil'.
Turpentine is used as a solvent for paints.
A direct loanword from English, less common than テレピン油.
The smell of turpentine is strong.