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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
この素地は肌触りがとても柔らかい。
This fabric feels very soft to the touch.
素地の色を活かしたデザインが人気だ。
Designs that make use of the fabric's natural color are popular.
高品質な素地を使って服を仕立てた。
The clothes were tailored using high-quality fabric.