素地

そじ
Alternative readings: そち
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1

The makings or aptitude for something; foundational talent or disposition indicating potential.

Noun

Examples

彼は音楽の素地があり、若いうちから才能を発揮した。

He had musical aptitude and showed talent from a young age.

職人としての素地を養うには修業が必要だ。

Training is necessary to cultivate the foundations of a craftsman.

英語教育に対する素地がある学校だ。

It's a school that has a foundation for English education.

2

Groundwork or foundation; the basis upon which further work (research, development, etc.) is built.

Noun

Examples

その技術開発の素地を作るための予備調査を行った。

A preliminary survey was conducted to lay the groundwork for that technology development.

教育現場における共通理解が改革の素地になる。

A shared understanding in education becomes the foundation for reform.

その経験が後の成功の素地になった。

That experience became the groundwork for later success.

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