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素材

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 素材

ざい
Noun
Freq #3420
1

ingredient; (raw) material; resource

Examples
この素材は決してすり減ったりしない。
This material never wears out.
2

unprocessed timber; raw timber

3

subject matter; topic

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 660
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

elementary
principle
naked
uncovered

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
7 strokes
Frequency: 565
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

lumber
log
timber
wood
materials
ingredients
talent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザイ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さい
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