No. 693 in Japanese
素材
Material; ingredient.
In a sentence
この料理は新鮮な素材を使って作られています。
This dish was made using fresh ingredients.
素材 refers to ingredients used in cooking, emphasizing their freshness and quality.
この布は丈夫な素材で作られています。
This fabric is made from durable material.
素材 in this context means the material something is made from, emphasizing its properties.
アニメの制作には多くの素材が必要です。
A variety of materials are necessary for creating anime.
素材 refers to resources or content required for production, indicating a broader and abstract use.
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