This is the 2165th most frequent Japanese word.
材料
"材料" means "materials" or "ingredients."
In this sentence, '材料' is used to refer to ingredients or materials needed for cooking.
料理のための材料を買いに行きます。
I am going to buy ingredients for cooking.
In this sentence, '材料' refers to the raw materials or fabric used in making the skirt.
このスカートは高品質な材料で作られています。
This skirt is made of high-quality materials.
In this sentence, '材料' signifies metaphorical material, implying it serves as a basis or source of inspiration for an invention.