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How to say 'Substance' in Japanese | 実質

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The Japanese word for Substance is 'Jisshitsu', written as 実質 in Japanese.'Substance' in hiragana is じっしつ.

    word

    実質

    Meaning

    Substance

    Reading

    じっしつ

    jisshitsu

    Kanji

    Fruit, Truth Quality

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '実質 (じっしつ)' refers to the 'substance' or 'essence' of something, often contrasting with its form or appearance. It is used to describe the actual, underlying reality or true nature of a situation, object, or concept. For example: The substance of the matter is important「実質が大切です」(じっしつがたいせつです). The real value lies in its substance「その実質に価値がある」(そのじっしつにかちがある). This term is commonly used in discussions about economics, policies, or abstract ideas to emphasize the core or practical aspects rather than superficial details.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    3067

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 実質

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fruit, Truth

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Quality

Words Related to 実質 Through the Kanji

These 30 Words contain the Kanji 実 as well.

Words Related to 実質 Through the Kanji

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 質 as well.

  • word

    質問

    Meaning

    Question

  • word

    物質

    Meaning

    Matter, Substance

  • word

    性質

    Meaning

    Nature, Property

  • word

    本質

    Meaning

    Essence

  • word

    悪質

    Meaning

    Poor quality, Malicious

  • word

    Meaning

    Quality

  • word

    品質

    Meaning

    Quality

  • word

    体質

    Meaning

    Constitution

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'Jisshitsu' means 'Substance' .

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