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.
この服は天然素材でできている。
This garment is made from natural materials.
天然素材は肌に優しいと言われている。
Natural materials are said to be gentle on the skin.
環境への配慮から、合成ではなく天然素材を使った製品が注目されている。
Out of concern for the environment, products made from natural materials rather than synthetics are gaining attention.
A compound of 天然 (natural, occurring in nature) and 素材 (material, raw material). Commonly used in fashion, interior design, and food contexts to distinguish products made from natural sources.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 天然素材を使う: to use natural materials
- 天然素材にこだわる: to insist on natural materials
- 天然素材100%: 100% natural material
- 天然素材の風合い: the texture of natural materials
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 合成素材: synthetic material — artificially manufactured materials like polyester or nylon
- 有機素材: organic material — material produced through organic methods, often used in food contexts
- 素材: material — the base word, referring to any raw material or ingredient