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材
On'yomi
ザイ
ZAI
lumber · log · timber · wood · materials · ingredients · talent
nature
Details
Strokes7
Frequency#565
Radical木tree(4)
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Component Breakdown
材=
木才
tree + 才
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and talent. Talent of tree.
Symbolism
Material, wood, talent. Represents material.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
適材適所
てきざいてきしょ
the right person in the right place; 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; superior talent and strategic wisdom