1.
material; physical
relating to physical matter rather than spiritual or emotional aspects
物質的な豊かさだけでは幸せになれない。
Material wealth alone cannot make you happy.
物質的な援助を受けた。
I received material assistance.
精神的な成長も物質的な成功と同じくらい大切だ。
Spiritual growth is just as important as material success.
物質的な支援よりも精神的な支援が必要だ。
Emotional support is needed more than material support.
2.
materialistic
focused on material wealth and possessions
物質的な豊かさだけでは幸せになれない。
Material wealth alone cannot make you happy.
物質的な価値観を持つ人が増えている。
More people have materialistic values.
あの人は物質的なものに興味がない。
That person has no interest in material things.
CONTRAST:
- 物質的 - material; physical
- 精神的 - spiritual; mental; emotional
COLLOCATIONS:
- 物質的な豊かさ - material wealth
- 物質的な援助 - material assistance
- 物質的な価値観 - materialistic values
PHILOSOPHICAL CONTEXT:
Often contrasted with 精神的 (spiritual/mental) in discussions about values, happiness, and the meaning of life.