“Lumber” in Japanese
Short answer
Lumber in Japanese is “木材” (mokuzai). Full meaning: lumber, timber, wood.
Other ways to say “Lumber” in Japanese
肋材
rokuzai lumber (for the ribs of a ship)
材
zai wood, lumber, timber; (raw) material, stuff; talent, ability, capable person
用木
youboku timber, lumber, wood
材木
zaimoku wood (for building), lumber, timber
ザイ
zai wood, lumber, timber; (raw) material, stuff; talent, ability, capable person
用材
youzai materials; lumber, timber
木ざい
mokuzai lumber, timber, wood
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