鉄鉱
Meanings
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iron ore
Refers to the raw mineral from which iron is extracted. Common in industrial and geological contexts.
Japan relies on imports of iron ore from overseas.
Usage patterns
- 鉄鉱を採掘するto mine iron ore
Iron ore has been mined in this region since ancient times.
- 鉄鉱から鉄を精製するto refine iron from iron ore
The factory refines iron from iron ore.