原材料
この商品の原材料は、すべて国産です。
All the raw materials for this product are domestically produced.
Basic substances or components used to make a product before processing or manufacturing.
食品の原材料表示には、アレルギー物質を含むものがあります。
Food product labels may include raw materials containing allergens.
工場では、原材料を加工して製品を作ります。
The factory processes raw materials to produce goods.
Used in manufacturing, food labeling, and legal contexts (e.g., ingredient lists).
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 材料/原料
原材料 implies unprocessed or minimally processed inputs (e.g., wheat for bread), while 材料 can refer to any material used in production (including processed ones like flour). 原料 is more general and may include energy sources.
Word Origin
原 (gen, 'original') + 材 (zai, 'material') + 料 (ryō, 'material/fee'). The compound emphasizes the unprocessed state of materials.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in business, manufacturing, and food industries. In legal contexts, it may appear in ingredient lists or regulatory documents.