Japanese word

資料

Pronunciation

Romajishiryō

Meaning

  • nounmaterial

Example

会議の資料を配ります。kai gi no shi ryō o kuba ri ma su

I hand out the meeting materials.

Illustration for 資料 (material)

More examples

資料を読んで、答えを書きます。shi ryō o yo n de kota e o ka ki ma su

I read the material and write the answer.

必要な資料をウェブサイトから集めます。hitsu yō na shi ryō o we bu sa i to ka ra atsu me ma su

I collect the necessary materials from the website.

Core concept

Serves as prepared content or resources that support understanding, discussion, or study.

Common phrases

  • 資料を確認するshi ryō o kaku nin su ru

    check the materials

  • 資料を集めるshi ryō o atsu me ru

    collect the materials

  • 資料を使うshi ryō o tsuka u

    use the materials

Similar words

文書bunsho: A document that presents written information for reading, reference, or communication.
書類shorui: Papers or digital records prepared for a formal task or practical procedure.
教材kyōzai: Material designed to help learners understand and practice a subject.

Definition in Japanese

調査、説明、学習などのために使う文書やデータ。chō sa setsu mei gaku shū na do no ta me ni tsuka u bun sho ya dē ta

Word origin

資料 (shiryō) combines 資 (shi, "resources") and 料 (ryō, "materials"), giving the sense of resources prepared for reference.

Usage tips

  • In meeting contexts, 資料 (shiryō) commonly covers both printed handouts and digital files, so English often uses the plural "materials".

Other meanings

  • documentsnoun
  • datanoun
  • informationnoun

Related words

  • 資料化shiryōkadocumentationnoun

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