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cloth; fabric; material; texture
dough; batter
inherent quality; one's true character; one's true colours
unglazed pottery
skin with no make-up
uncoated metal
このドレスの生地はシルクで作られている。
The fabric of this dress is made of silk.
パン生地は手のひらの温度で発酵が進むため、捏ねる時間と力加減を見極めることが職人の腕の見せ所だ。
Bread dough ferments with the warmth of the palm, so judging the kneading time and the force of pressure is where a craftsman's skill is shown.
生地の質感がとても良いと思った。
I thought the texture of the fabric was very good.