教材
Meanings
1
teaching materials; educational resources
Refers broadly to materials used for teaching or learning, including textbooks, handouts, digital content, and other resources.
The teacher is preparing new teaching materials.
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Usage patterns
- 教材を使うto use teaching materials
The teacher conducted the lesson using materials she had made herself.
- 教材を作るto create/prepare teaching materials
The new teacher prepares teaching materials every night.
- 〈物〉を教材にするto use something as teaching material
We held a debate using this news article as teaching material.
- 教材を選ぶto choose/select teaching materials
It's important to choose teaching materials that match the students' level.