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.
建設資材が不足している。
Construction materials are in short supply.
資材の調達に時間がかかる。
Procuring materials takes time.
工場では資材の在庫管理を徹底している。
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:
- 建設資材 — construction materials
- 資材調達 — materials procurement
- 資材置き場 — materials storage area
- 資材管理 — materials management
- 資材を搬入する — to bring in materials
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 材料 — material, ingredient; broader use, including cooking ingredients and raw materials
- 物資 — goods, supplies; often used for emergency or relief supplies
- 原材料 — raw materials; specifically unprocessed materials used in manufacturing