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[さい()·くつ()]
saikutsu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 採掘

noun, suru verb
  1. mining

Definition and Synonyms for 採掘

Mining the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
Synonyms: 採掘, 採鉱
Digging the act of digging
Synonyms: 掘削, 採掘, 発掘, 穴掘り
Dig Out create by digging
Synonyms: くり抜く, 掘る, 掘り出す, 採掘

Meanings for each kanji in 採掘

» pick; take; fetch; take up
» dig; delve; excavate

Categories 採掘 is a member of

Production manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale
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Core Out remove the interior of
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Creating By Removal the act of creating by removing something
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Sample Sentences for 採掘

There was no one in the mine when it blew up.

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