Illustration: At a small woodworking bench, a craftsperson carves a spoon from a piece of cherry wood. One end remains a rough rectangular block while the other has become a recognizable bowl and handle, with continuous grain running through both.

JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

素そ材ざい

sozai

material, ingredient

Example sentences

  1. この素材そざいは決けっしてすり減へったりしない。

    This material never wears out.

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  2. この水着みずぎは伸縮性しんしゅくせいのある素材そざいでできている。

    This swimming suit is made of elastic material.

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  3. 彼かれは新しん素材そざいの開発かいはつに従事じゅうじしている。

    He is engaged in developing new materials.

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Kanji in 素材

  • 素elementary; principleOnソ・スKunもと
  • 材lumber; logOnザイ

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