炭鉱 (たんこう, tankou) Japanese meaning: coal mine | KotomoraThere used to be many coal mines in this area.
The safety of people working in coal mines is the top priority.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が炭鉱で働くto work at a coal mine
My father worked at a coal mine when he was young.
炭鉱が閉鎖されるfor a coal mine to be shut down
The coal mines in this area were shut down decades ago.
炭鉱を掘るto dig/open a coal mine
There is a plan to dig a new coal mine on this mountain.
