Meaning

Primary

Wood

Alternative

Lumber

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Wood that is lumber is lumber wood.

Reading

もくざい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 木材を使う

    to utilize wood

    木材を使用する

    to utilize wood

    木材を用いる

    to utilize wood

Context Sentences

明日、ホームセンターに木材を買いに行く予定です。

I'm planning to go to the home center to buy lumber tomorrow.

こないだ初めて、木材でDIYしたんだ。

The other day, I tried a DIY with lumber for the first time.

えーっ、マジックアルハンブラに木材使ったものがあるの、知らなかった。かわいい!

Oh, I didn't know there was something made of wood in Magic Alhambra! Cute!

Kanji Composition