noun
Physical substances used to make something, such as cooking ingredients, building materials, or raw materials for manufacturing.
カレーの材料を買いに行く。
I'm going to buy ingredients for curry.
この机は丈夫な材料ででき
This desk is made of sturdy materials.
noun
Information, topics, or content used as the basis for a creative work, research, or discussion.
小説の材料を集めるために旅に出た。
I went on a trip to gather material for a novel.
彼の体験が記事のいい材料になった。
His experience became good material for the article.
noun
Facts, data, or information used as a basis for a decision, judgment, or evaluation.
判断の材料が足りないので、もう少し調べます。
I don't have enough grounds for a decision, so I'll look into it a bit more.
このデータは政策を決める材料になる。
This data will serve as a basis for deciding policy.
noun
market factor
Finance term for a piece of information or condition that influences market movements.
為替相場の材料として、雇用統計が注目されている。
Employment statistics are drawing attention as a factor for exchange rates.