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.
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