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Kanji Detail for 材 - "material, lumber, talent"

  • Meaning

    材 means "material, lumber, talent."

    1. Timber - Used in construction and manufacturing, it is the raw material used to make things.

    2. Ability - The capacity to do something well or to be of use.

    3. Talent - An exceptional natural ability or aptitude.

  • Onyomitip
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  • Strokestip
  • Radicaltip

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