resources

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is し, and no kun reading is listed. It has 13 strokes and relates to materials, funds, and other resources.
• Basic usage: 資料 is read しりょう, and 資金 is read しきん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 資料 / 資金
  • 資料 means materials or data. It is a noun read しりょう. It refers to documents, materials, or data used for reference, explanation, or analysis.
  • 発表に必要な資料を一つの箱にまとめた。 means “I gathered the materials needed for the presentation into one box.”
  • 資金 means funds or capital. It is a noun read しきん. It is money or capital used to start or operate a business or activity.
  • 店を改装するための資金を少しずつ貯めた。 means “I saved money little by little to fund renovations to the store.”