Material, Cloth, Fabric, Dough, Batter
noun
Life that comes out of the earth is made up of different kinds of materials. Sometimes it's cloth, sometimes it's dough, but everything has to be made out of something.
きじ
This word uses a new kun'yomi reading for 生 and a new on'yomi reading for 地. You haven't learned either of these readings yet, sorry! Here's some mnemonics to help you: If you want the best material to make clothes or pies out of, the key (き)is asking Jesus (じ)! He knows everything, including where to find the materials for whatever weird thing you're making. Just remember: Who's the key? Jesus!
このシャツはコットン生地で出来ています。
This shirt is made of cotton fabric.
生地を広げてから、切って、形を作ります。
Spread the dough, then cut it and make a shape.
パイ生地はスーパーのものですが、他は手作りです。
The pie dough is from a supermarket, but the rest is handmade.