本質
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 本質
1
essence; true nature; substance; reality
Examples
それから、彼は、ケンブリッジで研究を始め、宇宙の本質について前よりいっそう多くの考えを発展させ始めた。
Then he began his work at Cambridge, developing many new ideas about the nature of the universe.
Kanji in this Word
本
5 strokes
Frequency: 10
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
book
present
main
origin
true
real
counter for long cylindrical things
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まと
ごう
質
15 strokes
Frequency: 389
JLPT N3
Grade 5
Meanings
substance
quality
matter
temperament
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
シチ
チ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たち
ただ.す
もと
わりふ
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