原料

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 原料 (げんりょう), source 原 and material 料 combine to denote a raw material.
• Basic usage: 原料 is a source substance processed or transformed to make a product.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Raw material versus 材料
  • Compared with broader 材料, which can include parts or informational material, it focuses on the starting substance in production.