資し料りょう

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Common wordJLPTN4Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

Meanings

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noun

Refers to physical or digital resources used for research, reference, or decision-making. Covers documents, data, and source materials.

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This research requires a lot of data and documents.

データ
データ is raw data or digital information, while 資料 often implies compiled, organized materials for a specific purpose.
書しょ類るい
書類 refers specifically to paper documents or forms, whereas 資料 is broader and includes non-paper resources.

Compound of 資 (resources, capital) and 料 (materials, fee). The combination conveys the idea of foundational resources or reference materials.