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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