This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: ざい
Romaji: zai
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

suf
1

wood; lumber; timber

See also: 材木
2

man of talent

See also: 有為の材
3

(raw) material; ingredients

See also: 材料

Kanji

Reading: ザイ
Meanings: lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent

Example Sentences

材質(ざいしつ)(なに)ですか。
➥What's the material?
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建築(けんちく)資材(しざい)(いま)(たか)い。
➥Building materials are expensive now.
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(かみ)木材(もくざい)からできている。
➥Paper is made from wood.
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素材(そざい)(なに)ですか。
➥What kind of stone is this?
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カナダは木材(もくざい)()む。
➥Canada abounds in timber.
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(かわ)いた木材(もくざい)はよく()える。
➥Dry wood burns quickly.
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