Meaning

Primary

Lumber

Alternatives

Timber, Wood

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Lumber trees are what you use to make lumber and timber.

Reading

ざいもく
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 材木屋

    lumber dealer

    材木会社

    lumber company

    材木店

    lumber dealer

Context Sentences

なんで材木にクイックルワイパーをかけてるの?

Why are you mopping that wood with a Quickle wiper?

あの材木おき場に夜の八時に行くと、神様に会えるらしいよ。

I heard that if you go to the lumber yard at 8 p.m. you'll be able to meet God.

材木が来たらすぐに犬小屋作りに取り掛からないとな。

We should get started building the doghouse as soon as the lumber gets here.

Kanji Composition