JLPT N1 Advanced
潜在
Existing but latent, hidden, or not yet manifest.
Readings
Other forms
潜在する suru verb
潜在的 na-adjective form
Noun, Suru verb
Potential / Latent / Hidden
Refers to qualities or conditions that exist beneath the surface but have not yet manifested in a visible or active form.
Example
彼女 に は 、 まだ 自分 で も 気づいて いない 潜在能力 が ある 。
She has potential that even she hasn't realized yet.
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