JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
本質的
Essential; fundamental
Readings
Other forms
本質 noun, "essence"
本質的に adverb, "essentially"
Na-adjective
"Essential" / "Fundamental"
Relates to the intrinsic nature or core reality of a subject, distinguishing it from superficial features.
Example
これ は 表面 的 な 問題 で は なく 、 もっと 本質 的 な 問題 です 。
This isn't a superficial issue; it's a more fundamental problem.
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