材木
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Base noun form. Refers to processed wood used for building or carpentry. Example: 『材木を買います』 (zaimoku o kaimasu, 'buy lumber').
Theme
User and their friend Kenji, a carpenter, are discussing materials for a DIY project at Kenji's workshop.
材木
ざいもく
lumber, timber
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of 'zai' as 'saw' (the tool for cutting wood) and 'moku' as 'moku' sounds like 'mock wood' — 'Saw-mock wood' → 材木 (zaimoku, 'lumber').
Cultural Note
『材木』 (zaimoku, 'lumber') is essential in Japanese construction, especially for traditional wooden buildings like temples and houses. It highlights the cultural importance of woodworking and sustainable forestry.
Forms
Base: 材木Base noun form. Refers to processed wood used for building or carpentry. Example: 『材木を買います』 (zaimoku o kaimasu, 'buy lumber').