資 材(しざい)

しざい

noun

materials; supplies; resources

business

1. materials; supplies; resources

Physical materials and supplies used for construction, manufacturing, or other production purposes. Typically refers to industrial or commercial supplies rather than everyday household items.

建設(けんせつ)資材(しざい)が不足(ふそく)している。

Construction materials are in short supply.

資材(しざい)の調達(ちょうたつ)に時間(じかん)がかかる。

Procuring materials takes time.

工場(こうじょう)では資材(しざい)の在庫(ざいこ)管理(かんり)を徹底(てってい)している。

The factory thoroughly manages its materials inventory.

Refers to physical materials and supplies needed for production, construction, or operations. Commonly used in business, manufacturing, and construction contexts. The word has a professional, industrial nuance.

Common collocations

建設(けんせつ)資材(しざい) — construction materials
資材(しざい)調達(ちょうたつ) — materials procurement
資材(しざい)置(お)き場(ば) — materials storage area
資材(しざい)管理(かんり) — materials management
資材(しざい)を搬入(はんにゅう)する — to bring in materials

Similar words

材料(ざいりょう) — material, ingredient; broader use, including cooking ingredients and raw materials
物資(ぶっし) — goods, supplies; often used for emergency or relief supplies
原材料(げんざいりょう) — raw materials; specifically unprocessed materials used in manufacturing

Related Words

Compare: 材料(ざいりょう) (material, ingredient)

Compare: 物資(ぶっし) (goods, supplies)

Compare: 原材料(げんざいりょう) (raw materials)

Compare: 部材(ぶざい) (structural member)

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Added 2026.3.26 10:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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