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JLPT N2

粘土

粘土 is the Japanese word for “clay.” It means both the natural material for pottery and the colorful stuff kids play with.

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Noun

Clay

The soft, earthy material used for making things like pottery and bricks, as well as the modeling clay used for arts, crafts, and play.

Example

子供たち は 粘土 で 動物 を 作って 遊んだ 。

The children played by making animals out of clay.

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粘土 is the Japanese word for "clay." It means both the natural material for pottery and the colorful stuff kids play with.
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