noun
firewood and charcoal; fuel
Refers to wood and charcoal as fuel, often in contexts of heating, cooking, or traditional energy sources. The term is somewhat formal and appears in economic or environmental discussions.
この地域では、冬の暖房に薪炭が欠かせない。
In this region, firewood and charcoal are essential for heating in winter.
薪炭の価格が高騰している。
The price of firewood and charcoal is soaring.
Compound of 薪 (firewood) and 炭 (charcoal). The reading is on'yomi for both characters.