(てんねんそざい)

てんねんそざい
noun
natural material; natural fiber
1. natural material; natural fiber; organic material
Materials derived from nature rather than synthesized chemically. Includes plant fibers like cotton and linen, animal fibers like wool and silk, and other naturally occurring substances.
この(ふく)天然素材(てんねんそざい)でできている。
This garment is made from natural materials.
天然素材(てんねんそざい)(はだ)(やさ)しいと()われている。
Natural materials are said to be gentle on the skin.
環境(かんきょう)への配慮(はいりょ)から、合成(ごうせい)ではなく天然素材(てんねんそざい)使(つか)った製品(せいひん)注目(ちゅうもく)されている。
Out of concern for the environment, products made from natural materials rather than synthetics are gaining attention.

A compound of 天然(てんねん) (natural, occurring in nature) and 素材(そざい) (material, raw material). Commonly used in fashion, interior design, and food contexts to distinguish products made from natural sources.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 天然素材(てんねんそざい)使(つか)う: to use natural materials
  • 天然素材(てんねんそざい)にこだわる: to insist on natural materials
  • 天然素材(てんねんそざい)100%: 100% natural material
  • 天然素材(てんねんそざい)風合(ふうあ)い: the texture of natural materials

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 合成素材(ごうせいそざい): synthetic material — artificially manufactured materials like polyester or nylon
  • 有機素材(ゆうきそざい): organic material — material produced through organic methods, often used in food contexts
  • 素材(そざい): material — the base word, referring to any raw material or ingredient