Translation and Meaning of: 木材 - mokuzai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 木材 (mokuzai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: mokuzai
Kana: もくざい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: lumber; wood; wood
Meaning in English: lumber;timber;wood
Definition: Wood is a material obtained from the processing of trees and used in the manufacturing of construction materials and furniture.
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Explanation and Etymology - (木材) mokuzai
The word 「木材」, pronounced "mokuzai", is composed of two kanji that reflect its direct meaning. The first kanji, 「木」 (moku), means "tree" or "wood", and the second, 「材」 (zai), can be translated as "material". Together, they form the word "wood" in the sense of material used for construction or other uses. This combination not only indicates the origin of the substance but also its practical application in society.
The etymology of 「木材」 dates back to the ancestral use of wood as a fundamental resource in numerous communities around the world. In Japan, wood has always played a crucial role in culture and architecture, from the construction of traditional temples to the making of handcrafted objects. The abundance of forests in the Japanese archipelago has historically ensured wood as an abundant and essential resource, also reflecting in terms with similar oral and written use.
In Japanese vocabulary, several related words can be formed from 「木材」, expressing different nuances of wood usage. For example, 「材木」 (zaimoku) also means wood or sawn timber and is used in similar contexts, although the emphasis may slightly be on the commercial aspect of the wood trade. Additionally, there are words like 「木工」 (mokkou), which refers to woodworking or carpentry, showing another facet of the multifaceted utility of wood.
Historically, Japan is known for its wooden architecture that is resistant to earthquakes, as exemplified in Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. The concept of supporting the natural beauty of the habitat is something deeply rooted in Japanese tradition, and the word 「木材」 is central to understanding these traditions and practices. This highlights the enduring relationship between human cultures and natural materials, particularly wood.
Synonyms and similar words
- 材料 (Zairyō) - Material; raw material.
- 木材料 (Moku zairyō) - Wood material.
- 木工材料 (Mokukō zairyō) - Material used in woodworking.
- 木工材 (Mokukōzai) - Woodworking materials; wood products for woodworking projects.
- 木製品 (Mokuseihin) - Wooden products.
- 木工品 (Mokuhin) - Woodworking items; woodwork products.
- 木材製品 (Mokuzai seihin) - Products made from wood.
- 木材工芸品 (Mokuzai kōgeihin) - Handcrafted products made of wood.
- 木材加工品 (Mokuzai kakōhin) - Processed wood products.
- 木材加工製品 (Mokuzai kakō seihin) - Finished products resulting from wood processing.
- 木材製造品 (Mokuzai seizōhin) - Manufactured products made from wood.
- 木材加工材料 (Mokuzai kakō zairyō) - Material used for wood processing.
- 木材加工製造品 (Mokuzai kakō seizōhin) - Processed manufactured products made from wood.
- 木材製造材料 (Mokuzai seizō zairyō) - Materials used in the manufacture of wooden products.
- 木材製材 (Mokuzai seizai) - Wood processing into boards or similar materials.
- 木材加工製材 (Mokuzai kakō seizai) - Processing of already manufactured wood.
- 木材製材業 (Mokuzai seizai gyō) - Wood processing industry in boards.
- 木材加工業 (Mokuzai kakō gyō) - Wood processing industry.
- 木材製造業 (Mokuzai seizō gyō) - Wood product manufacturing industry.
- 木材加工製造業 (Mokuzai kakō seizō gyō) - Wood product manufacturing and processing industry.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: もくざい mokuzai
How to Write in Japanese - (木材) mokuzai
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (木材) mokuzai:
Example Sentences - (木材) mokuzai
Below are some example sentences:
Mokuzai ga shikke de sorotte shimatta
The wood has warped due to moisture.
The wood was warped with moisture.
- 木材 - Means "wood" in Japanese.
- が - subject particle in Japanese.
- 湿気 - means "moisture" in Japanese.
- で - location particle in Japanese.
- 反ってしまった - is the past form of the verb 反る (sorou), which means "to bow" or "to bend", and the particle しまった (shimatta) indicates that the action was completed in a negative way.
Ita wa mokuzai no issu desu
Placa is a type of wood.
The plank is a kind of wood.
- 板 (ita) - board, plank
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 木材 (mokuzai) - wood, wooden material
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 一種 (isshu) - a kind, a species
- です (desu) - verb to be (polite form)
Kono mokuzai wa totemo katai desu
This wood is very hard.
This wood is very difficult.
- この - this
- 木材 - wood
- は - topic particle
- とても - muito
- 堅い - hard
- です - to be (state verb)
Kono mokuzai wa arai desu
This wood is rough.
This wood is difficult.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that indicates proximity, equivalent to "this" or "this"
- 木材 - noun that means "wood"
- は - topic particle, which indicates the subject of the sentence
- 粗い - adjective that means "rough" or "rugged"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Mokuzai wa kenchiku ya kagu tsukuri ni kakasenai sozai desu
Wood is an indispensable material for construction and furniture.
- 木材 - wood
- 建築 - construction
- 家具作り - furniture manufacturing
- 欠かせない - indispensable
- 素材 - material
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