Vocabulary
What does 本質 (ほんしつ, honshitsu) mean?
本質 (ほんしつ, honshitsu) means essence, true nature.
Quick facts| Reading | ほんしつ |
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| Romaji | honshitsu |
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| Part of speech | noun, no-adjective |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhonshitsu
essence, true nature
- 1noun · no-adjective essence; true nature; substance
Example sentences
彼の優しさは本質的なものだ。
His kindness is something essential to who he is.
問題の本質を見極める必要がある。
It is necessary to discern the true nature of the problem.
