暑い日の午後は、打ち水をしたアスファルトから水分がすぐに蒸発していく。
On a hot afternoon, the water sprinkled on the asphalt evaporates immediately.
Japanese
アスファルト
アスファルト
Meaning: asphalt; bitumen
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The asphalt, illuminated by the midsummer sun, was emitting heat.
市は新しいアスファルトで道路を舗装している
The city is paving the road with new asphalt.
Usage Notes
A dark, sticky substance used mainly for road surfacing. In common usage, it often refers to the paved road itself.
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