生き

noun, prefix

pure; undiluted; raw; crude

Used as a prefix or noun to indicate something in its natural, unprocessed state. Common in compounds like 生ビール (draft beer), 生クリーム (fresh cream), 生データ (raw data). As a standalone noun, it often refers to undiluted liquids or unprocessed materials.

• 生き醤じょう油ゆを少すこし加くわえる。

  Add a little pure soy sauce.

• 生き糸いとは絹きぬ織おり物ものの原げん料りょうだ。

  Raw silk is a material for silk textiles.