Kanji

材

lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent

Kanji

Grade

Grade 4

Strokes

7 strokes

Radical

木部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

ザイ

Nanori (Name Reading)

えだ, き, もとき, もとし

Common Readings

ザイ

Example sentences

素材 そざい
この 料理 素材 最大限 引き出している

This dish brings out the flavor of the ingredients to the fullest.

特性 とくせい
この 素材 強い という 特性 ある

This material has the characteristic of being resistant to heat.

材料 ざいりょう
美味しい 料理 作る 新鮮 材料 欠かせない

Fresh ingredients are essential for making delicious food.

スーパー スーパー
今夜 夕食 材料 買い 駅前 スーパー 行った

I went to the supermarket in front of the station to buy ingredients for tonight's dinner.

食材 しょくざい
新鮮 食材 使って 美味しい 料理 作りました

I made delicious food using fresh ingredients.

味覚 みかく
味覚 美味しい 食材 並びます

In the 'autumn of taste,' delicious seasonal ingredients are on display.

人材 じんざい
わが社 常に 優秀な 人材 求めています

Our company is always looking for talented individuals.

斡旋 あっせん
人材 紹介 会社 仕事 斡旋 して もらった

A recruitment agency helped me find a job.

取材 しゅざい
記者 事件 現場 取材 行った

The reporter conducted news coverage at the scene of the incident.

密着 みっちゃく
その 政治家 密着して 取材 続けた

He continued his coverage by staying close to that politician.

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