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原料
genryou
Description
「原料」は、物を作るときに使う元になる材料のことです。
"原料" means the basic material used to make something.
たとえば、パンの原料は小麦です。
For example, the 原料 of bread is wheat.
Meanings
原料genryou
raw material; ingredient used to make something
この紙の原料は木です。
The raw material of this paper is wood.
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Notes
- Etymology
原 (origin, source) + 料 (material), literally the source material before processing.
- Nuance
原料 becomes unrecognizable in the product, while 材料 often stays visible in it.
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