VocabJLPT N2
ingredient
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. ingredient
  2. 2. (raw) material
  3. 3. unprocessed timber
  4. 4. subject matter
A noun referring to the raw material or ingredient used to make something, whether physical goods, art, or content. It is used in cooking, manufacturing, and creative fields to describe the base components of a product.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Can any emotion become material for expression if you work on it enough?

Sentence 2

"This ingredient is surprisingly sweet," my mom said with a smile.

Sentence 3

He warned me, "Rumors are the worst thing to work with."

Sentence 4

According to the city's announcement, the use of recycled materials is on the rise.

Sentence 5

Why are you still using such outdated materials?