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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and talent. Talent of tree.
Symbolism
Material, wood, talent. Represents material.
Component Breakdown
tree + 才
Words & Expressions
Words written with 材
Four-Character Compounds
適材適所
てきざいてきしょ
the right person in the right place
雄材大略
ゆうざいたいりゃく
superior talent and strategic wisdom; outstanding abilities and a talent for developing and implementing grand strategies
Anime & Manga
素材採取家の異世界旅行記
A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai
A well-known work with 材 in its Japanese title.
転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる ～弱小領地を受け継いだので、優秀な人材を増やしていたら、最強領地になってた～
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World
A well-known work with 材 in its Japanese title.
俺以外誰も採取できない素材なのに「素材採取率が低い」とパワハラする幼馴染錬金術師と絶縁した専属魔導士、辺境の町でスローライフを送りたい。
Ore Igai Dare mo Saishu Dekinai Sozai nano ni "Sozai Saishuritsu ga Hikui" to Pawahara Suru Osananajimi Renkinjutsushi to Zetsuen Shita Senzoku Madoushi, Henkyou no Machi de Slow Life wo Okuritai.
A well-known work with 材 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 材 mean in Japanese?
材 means lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent.
How do you read 材?
On'yomi: ザイ (ZAI).
How many strokes does 材 have?
材 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 材 a good kanji for a tattoo?
材 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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