(きじ)

きじ
noun
fabric, cloth; dough
1. fabric, cloth, material
Woven or knitted material used to make clothing or other items.
This fabric is soft.
To choose fabric for a dress.
This fabric is thick and sturdy, so it's suitable for a coat.
2. dough, batter
A mixture of flour and liquid used for baking.
To knead bread dough.
To stretch pizza dough thin.
If you let the dough rest overnight, you can bake even better bread.
3. one's true nature, real character
A person's true personality without pretense.
生地(きじ)()
One's true nature shows.
Idiomatic expression
Some people show their true nature when they drink.
Normally polite, but when tired, their true nature shows and their tone gets rough.

生地(きじ) has multiple meanings depending on context.

FABRIC MEANING:

  • 生地(きじ)(えら)ぶ (to choose fabric)
  • 綿(めん)生地(きじ) (cotton fabric)
  • (きぬ)生地(きじ) (silk fabric)

DOUGH MEANING:

  • 生地(きじ)こねる(こねる) (to knead dough)
  • パンの生地(きじ) (bread dough)
  • ピザの生地(きじ) (pizza dough)

TRUE NATURE MEANING:

  • 生地(きじ)()る (true nature comes out)
  • 生地(きじ)()せる (to show one's true colors)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 生地(きじ): fabric, dough
  • (ぬの): cloth (general term)
  • 素材(そざい): material (broader term)

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