Quick answer
材 is the kanji for "Log / Wood / Lumber". A common reading is ざい (zai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Log / Wood / Lumber
Also : Log · Wood · Lumber · Timber · Talent · Materials
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 材 represents 'LUMBER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of lumber.
On-reading: ざい — remember this sound by associating it with lumber.
Example Sentences
良質な材料を使って料理しました。
りょうしつなざいりょうをつかってりょうりしました。
I cooked using quality ingredients.
人材育成に力を入れています。
じんざいいくせいにちからをいれています。
We're putting effort into human resource development.
Vocabulary using 材
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