資源 (しげん, shigen) Japanese meaning: resources | KotomoraJapan is poor in natural resources.
We need to use limited resources effectively.
Usage patterns
資源を活用するto make effective use of resources
This region generates power by making use of its solar resources.
資源が枯渇するfor resources to run out / become depleted
It's said that oil resources will eventually run out.
資源を守るto conserve/protect resources
We're running an activity to plant trees in order to conserve forest resources.
資源が豊富だto be rich/abundant in resources
This country is rich in mineral resources.
資
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資源 refers to raw or natural resources like oil and minerals, whereas 物資 refers to manufactured or consumable supplies ready for use or distribution.
水資源
resource saving; conservation of resources
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human resources; manpower resources
shared resources
recycling; resource recovery
energy resource; source of energy
medical resources; health resources
