JLPT N2
炭鉱
炭鉱 is the Japanese word for a coal mine, a place where coal is dug from the ground.
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炭坑 common alternative spelling
Noun
Coal Mine
A mine where coal is extracted from the earth. This refers to the entire facility, including the pits, shafts, and related buildings.
Example
昔 、 この 町 に は 大きな 炭鉱 が ありました 。
A long time ago, there was a large coal mine in this town.
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