1Cloth or fabric material used for making clothing and other textile goods.
このシャツは肌触りのいい生地でできている。
This shirt is made of fabric that feels nice against the skin.
デザイナーは新作のために特別な生地を選んだ。
The designer chose a special fabric for the new piece.
生地を型紙に合わせて裁断する。
Cut the fabric to match the pattern.
このコートは冬用の厚手の生地を使っている。
This coat uses thick fabric suited for winter.
2The kneaded or mixed uncooked mixture used to make bread, cakes, or other baked goods; dough or batter.
ホットケーキの生地をボウルでよく混ぜた。
I mixed the pancake batter well in a bowl.
パン生地を一晩、冷蔵庫で寝かせた。
I let the bread dough rest in the fridge overnight.
タルトの生地はサクサクに仕上がった。
The tart dough turned out nice and crispy.
3A person's innate nature, or their unadorned true self, as opposed to a put-on facade.
酔うと生地が出て、いつもより口が悪くなる。
When he gets drunk, his true colours come out and he gets ruder than usual.
彼女は生地のままの素朴さが魅力だ。
Her unaffected, natural character is part of her charm.
4Unglazed pottery — ceramic ware in its bisque state before glaze is applied.
窯から出したばかりの生地は白っぽい色をしている。
The unglazed piece fresh out of the kiln has a whitish colour.
5Bare skin without any makeup applied; a somewhat old-fashioned expression.
彼女は生地の美しさに自信を持っている。
She is confident in the beauty of her bare skin.
6Metal left in its raw state, without plating or paint applied.
生地のままの金具はさびやすいのでニスを塗った。
Since uncoated metal fittings rust easily, I applied varnish.