鉱石
Reading: こうせき
Meaning: ore, mineral
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Example Sentence
山 から 鉱石 を 取る 仕事
The job of extracting ore from mountains.
Usage Notes
Technical term for naturally occurring solid material from which metals or other valuable materials can be extracted. Used in geology and mining contexts.
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