ドラム缶
Meanings
1
metal drum; barrel
Refers to a cylindrical metal container, typically for storing or transporting liquids like oil or gasoline.
Empty metal drums are stacked behind the factory.
The gasoline is stored in metal barrels.
Usage patterns
- ドラム缶に〈物〉を入れるto put something into a drum (container)
I stored kerosene in a drum for keeping.
- ドラム缶を〈数〉本並べるto line up a number of drums
Ten drums are lined up behind the factory.