JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
本質
The true nature, essence, or fundamental quality of something.
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Other forms
本質的 na-adjective
本質的に adverb
Noun, Na-adjective (as 本質的)
Essence" / "True Nature
Refers to the intrinsic reality of something, stripped of superficial elements or external appearances.
Example
彼 の 優しい 態度 は 、 彼 の 本質 で は ない かも しれない 。
His kind demeanor might not be his true nature.
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