材質
Meanings
Refers to the physical substance something is made of, such as wood, metal, or plastic. Common in product descriptions and technical contexts.
The material of this furniture is oak.
Please check the material of the product.
material quality; quality of material
Focuses on the inherent properties or grade of a material, such as durability, texture, or purity. Sense 3 (quality of wood/lumber) is a specific subset often used in woodworking or construction.
This lumber lasts long because of its good quality.
The price varies greatly depending on the material quality.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の材質the material a thing is made of
This bag's material is genuine leather.
- 材質がいい／悪いthe quality of the material is good/bad
This furniture is made of good-quality material, so it lasts a long time.
- 〈物〉の材質を選ぶto choose the material for something
You choose the material according to its intended use.
- 材質にこだわるto be particular about the material used
This brand is very particular about the materials it uses.