“Petroleum” in Japanese
Short answer
オイル
oiru
Petroleum in Japanese is “オイル” (oiru). Full meaning: oil, petroleum; oil, lubricant, grease; (cooking) oil.
Other ways to say “Petroleum” in Japanese
石油
sekiyu oil, petroleum; kerosene, paraffin
ペトローリアム
petorooriamu petroleum
揮発油
kihatsuyu gasoline, petrol, petroleum, benzine, volatile oil
せきゆ
sekiyu oil, petroleum; kerosene, paraffin
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