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Kotomora

材ざい

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Meanings

1

noun, noun, used as a suffix

wood; lumber; timber

Refers to wood as a building material. Often used in compounds like 木材 (もくざい) or 材木 (ざいもく).

2

noun

material; stuff

General term for raw materials or ingredients. Common in compounds like 材料 (ざいりょう) or 食材 (しょくざい).

3

noun

talent; ability; capable person

Refers to a person's natural aptitude or a person with talent. Often used in compounds like 人材 (じんざい) or 逸材 (いつざい).

Expressions