Translation guide
A place to refuel a vehicle. In Japanese, the most common term is ガソリンスタンド, but other expressions exist depending on formality and context.
一番近いガソリンスタンドはどこですか？
Where is the nearest petrol station?
The learner wants to refer to a place where you can buy petrol/gasoline for a car.
The most common and widely understood term for a petrol station in Japanese. Used in everyday conversation.
あのガソリンスタンドは24時間営業です。
That petrol station is open 24 hours.
A more formal or technical term, often seen on signs or in official documents. Literally 'fuel supply place'.
高速道路の給油所は混んでいた。
The petrol station on the expressway was crowded.
A shortened form of ガソリンスタンド, used colloquially. Can be ambiguous as it also means 'stand' in other contexts.
ちょっとスタンドに寄ってくる。
I'll stop by the petrol station.
The learner wants to refer to a larger facility that may include a shop, restrooms, or other services.
On expressways, a rest stop with petrol station, shops, and restaurants. Often abbreviated as SA.
次のサービスエリアで給油しよう。
Let's refuel at the next service area.
ガソリンスタンド is the everyday word. 給油所 is more formal and often used in written Japanese or on official signage. In conversation, stick to ガソリンスタンド.
ガソリンスタンドでバイトしている。
I work part-time at a petrol station.
この先、給油所あり。
Petrol station ahead.
A smaller rest stop on expressways, sometimes with a petrol station. Abbreviated as PA.
あのパーキングエリアにはガソリンスタンドがない。
That parking area doesn't have a petrol station.