石油
せきゆ
sekiyu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
石油 (せきゆ (sekiyu)) means "Petroleum". It is read せきゆ (sekiyu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Petroleum
Also : Oil
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Example Sentences
石油価格の上昇が経済に影響を与えている。
せきゆかかくのじょうしょうがけいざいにえいきょうをあたえている。
The rise in oil prices is affecting the economy.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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