機材|きざいkizai[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nounmachinery and materials; equipment
2. nounmaterials for manufacturing machinery

• Synonym設備せつびNeutralFacilities and machines installed in place for a use, as in 「設備投資」「給排水設備」; stresses fixed installation, while 「機材」 stresses gear used on the job.
• Related機器ききNeutralUmbrella term for machines and instruments, as in 「電子機器」; 「機材」 leans toward gear for photography, performance or engineering work and also covers materials.
• Related機械きかいNeutralMachines themselves; 「機材」 is equipment prepared for a particular job, including the accompanying tools and materials.
• Related装置そうちNeutralA device assembled or installed for a purpose, as in 「安全装置」; the focus is on its functional structure, while 「機材」 is the gear a job requires.
• Related装備そうびNeutralGear or weapons outfitted for a purpose, or equipment mounted on vehicles and ships, as in 「登山の装備」「標準装備」; 「機材」 is work equipment.
• Related道具どうぐNeutralA general word for tools and utensils, common in both everyday speech and writing; 「機材」 leans toward equipment for professional work.
• Related用品ようひんNeutralArticles for a given use, as in 「事務用品」「スポーツ用品」; the range of items is broad, while 「機材」 leans toward professional machinery.
• Related備品びひんNeutralItems kept and managed by offices, schools and the like; the stress is on ownership and management, while 「機材」 is machinery used for work.
• Related機具きぐNeutralMachines and tools, as in 「農機具」; rare in use. 「機材」 typically means gear for photography, performance or engineering work.

Use 「機材」 for gear and materials for photography, performance or engineering work, as in 「撮影機材」. For machines themselves choose 「機械」 or 「機器」; for installed facilities 「設備」; for items kept by an office or school 「備品」.

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1. 機械きかい類るいと材料ざいりょう。
2. 機械きかい類るいをつくる際さいの材料ざいりょう。