原油
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Noun referring to unrefined petroleum extracted from the ground. Used in contexts like energy, industry, and economics. Example: 『原油価格』 (genyu kakaku, 'crude oil price').
Theme
At an energy conference, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka discuss the global impact of crude oil prices on economies.
原油
げんゆ
crude oil
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'crude' oil well that's 'raw' and unrefined. Think of 'gen' (from 原, 'original') and 'yu' (from 油, 'oil') — 'gen-yu' sounds like 'genuine oil' in its raw state. 'Crude oil' → 『原油』 (genyu, 'crude oil').
Cultural Note
Japan imports most of its crude oil due to limited domestic resources, making it a key topic in energy policy and economics. The term 『原油』 (genyu, 'crude oil') is often used in news about global oil prices and environmental discussions.
Forms
Base: 原油Noun referring to unrefined petroleum extracted from the ground. Used in contexts like energy, industry, and economics. Example: 『原油価格』 (genyu kakaku, 'crude oil price').