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南洋材 (nanyouzai) Japanese meaning: tropical wood | Kotomora
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This furniture is made of tropical wood.
Imports of South Seas timber are increasing.
Related words 国こく 産さん 材ざい 国産材 refers to domestically produced timber, while 南洋材 specifically denotes wood imported from tropical regions.
外がい 材ざい 外材 is a broader term for imported timber, whereas 南洋材 is limited to tropical wood, often from Southeast Asia.
Etymology Compound of 南洋 (South Seas, tropical regions) and 材 (timber, lumber). The term became common as Japan increased timber imports from Southeast Asia.