This is the 3497th most frequent Japanese word.
粘土
Clay.
'粘土' here refers to the material used for crafting, emphasizing its use as a medium for creating objects.
今日は粘土で動物の模型を作りました。
Today, I made animal models using clay.
In this sentence, '粘土' represents an activity where clay serves as a playful and educational tool.
子供たちは粘土遊びで創造力を発揮します。
Children showcase their creativity through clay play.
Here, '粘土' highlights the properties of the material itself, focusing on its behavior post drying.