N3
そざい (sozai)
素材
material, ingredient
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to raw materials used to make things (e.g., clothing, furniture) or ingredients for cooking. Also used for reference materials (e.g., 写真素材).
📝 Example Sentences
この家具は質の良い木材を素材として作られている。
This furniture is made using good quality wood as its material.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "素材"!
このケーキは新鮮な_______を使っている。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 料理やお菓子を作る際に使うものは「素材」（食材）です。
English: What is used to make dishes or sweets are '素材' (ingredients).
English: What is used to make dishes or sweets are '素材' (ingredients).
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