布製

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The written form is 布製, read ぬのせい. Elements for cloth and manufacture combine to describe an item as made of fabric.
• Basic usage: 布製の袋 directly modifies a bag by material, while 布製のもの uses “one” to stand for an item made of cloth.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Material modifying a noun
  • The bag is identified as being made of cloth and easy to carry. Example: 持ち運びやすい布製の袋を選んだ。 — I chose a cloth bag that was easy to carry.
• A replacement distinguished by material
  • The chair seat is replaced with one made of durable fabric. Example: 古い椅子の座面を丈夫な布製のものに張り替えた。 — We replaced the old chair seat with one made of durable fabric.