燃費
Meanings
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fuel efficiency; gas mileage; fuel consumption
Refers to how far a vehicle can travel per unit of fuel, or the rate of fuel consumption. Commonly used for cars, but also for other fuel-powered vehicles.
This car gets good gas mileage.
I check the tire pressure to improve fuel efficiency.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の燃費がいい/悪いa vehicle's fuel efficiency is good/bad
This car has good fuel efficiency.
- 燃費を測定するto measure fuel efficiency
We measured the fuel efficiency of the new engine.
- 燃費が向上するfuel efficiency improves
The new model's fuel efficiency has improved significantly.