丸太(まるた)

丸太(まるた) refers to a log — a section of tree trunk that has been cut but retains its round, natural shape. Not yet processed into boards or lumber.

Forms

丸(まる) (round) + 太(た) (thick). Describes the round, thick shape of an uncut tree trunk.

Common collocations

• 丸太小屋(まるたごや): log cabin
• 丸太(まるた)を切(き)る: to cut logs
• 丸太(まるた)を組(く)む: to assemble logs
• 丸太(まるた)を運(はこ)ぶ: to carry/transport logs
• 丸太(まるた)橋(ばし): log bridge

Usage

Appears in forestry, construction, camping, and nature contexts. 丸太小屋(まるたごや) (log cabin) is probably the most commonly encountered compound.

Similar words

• 木材(もくざい): lumber, timber (processed wood)
• 材木(ざいもく): building timber
• 丸太(まるた): raw, unprocessed log