noun
materials; resources; supplies
Refers to raw materials, supplies, or resources used in construction, manufacturing, or other projects.
建設資材の価格が上がっている。
The price of construction materials is rising.
工場に新しい資材が届いた。
New supplies arrived at the factory.
Compound of 資 (し, 'capital, resources') and 材 (ざい, 'material, lumber'). The combination denotes materials used as resources.