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材
材 (readings: ざい; Japanese kanji) means “material”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 素材 (material).
What does 材 mean?
| Kanji | 材 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | material |
| Readings | ざい |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 材
材 is read ざい depending on the word.
Example words with 材
| Example | 素材 (material) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14