素地

きじ

生地

[kiji]

Meanings

1.Noun

cloth; fabric; material; texture

2.Noun

dough; batter

3.Noun

inherent quality; one's true character; one's true colours

4.Noun

unglazed pottery

5.Noun

skin with no make-up

6.Noun

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.