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essence in Japanese

essence in Japanese is 本質 — essence means the most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.

essence in Japanese

本質
noun
Pronounced: honshitsu

What does "essence" mean?

  1. noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
    "Kindness is the essence of her character."
  2. noun A concentrated liquid extracted from a plant, used for flavoring or fragrance.
    "The recipe called for a few drops of vanilla essence."

essence in a sentence

  • Kindness is the essence of her character.
  • The negotiators finally agreed on the essence of the deal, even if details remained.
  • The recipe called for a few drops of vanilla essence.

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What is "essence" in Japanese?

"essence" in Japanese is 本質. essence means: The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.

How do you pronounce 本質?

"essence" in Japanese is 本質, pronounced "honshitsu".

How do you use "essence" in a sentence?

Example: "Kindness is the essence of her character." In Japanese, "essence" is 本質.

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