機材
Meanings
equipment; machinery and materials
General term for machinery, tools, and materials used in construction, manufacturing, events, or technical work. Often implies both hardware and supplies.
We transported the equipment needed for the construction work by truck.
We set up the sound equipment at the event venue.
materials for manufacturing machinery
Narrower, less common sense referring specifically to raw materials or components used to produce machinery. Often encountered in industrial or engineering contexts.
This factory imports materials for manufacturing machine tools.
Usage patterns
- 機材を運ぶto transport/carry equipment
We transported the filming equipment by truck.
- 機材を設置するto set up/install equipment
We set up the sound equipment at the venue.
- 機材をレンタルするto rent equipment
We rented lighting equipment for the event.
- 機材が故障するfor equipment to break down
The equipment broke down during filming.
- 〈場所〉に機材を持ち込むto bring equipment into a place
We brought a large amount of equipment into the studio.