JLPT N1
石材
This word means stone when it’s used for building, construction, or art.
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Noun
"Building Stone" / "Material"
Stone that has been cut, processed, or selected for use in construction, architecture, or sculpture. Think of it like “lumber” for wood—it refers to the stone as a raw material for a project.
Example
この 教会 は 地元 の 石材 で 建てられ まし た 。
This church was built with local stone.
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