Kanji 材: lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent
Key takeaways
Kanji 材: lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 材
lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A tree (木) that has a specific talent or quality (才) is selected to be used as lumber or material. Just as a capable person is called 'timber' (人材), this kanji represents both physical materials and human talent.
