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Meanings
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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.
In this region, firewood and charcoal are essential for heating in winter.
The price of firewood and charcoal is soaring.
Usage patterns
- 薪炭を確保するto secure a supply of firewood and charcoal
We secure a supply of firewood and charcoal in preparation for winter.
- 薪炭が不足するfor firewood and charcoal to run short
Firewood and charcoal are running short because of the cold wave.