素材
そざい
sozai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
素材 (そざい (sozai)) means "Raw material". The reading is そざい (sozai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Raw material
Also : Resource · Subject matter · Material
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Example Sentences
この建築プロジェクトは、現地で採集した自然素材を使用している。
このけんちくぷろじぇくとは、げんちでさいしゅうしたしぜんそざいをしようしている。
This architectural project uses natural materials sourced locally.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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