VocabJLPT N1
coal
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. coal
  2. 2. Coal
A noun referring to coal, the fossil fuel formed from ancient plant matter and used as an energy source. It is used in historical, industrial, and environmental contexts, such as discussing Japan's past coal mining industry or comparing fossil fuels.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the corner of the kitchen, there's still some coal my grandfather collected.

Sentence 2

After dinner, the coal stains on my hands just won't come off.

Sentence 3

"Cleaning up coal ash is such a pain!" I ended up blurting out.

Sentence 4

Rekindling hope is like trying to light cold coal.

Sentence 5

Her jealousy burns quietly, like black coal.