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
Pronounced: honshitsu
What does "essence" mean?
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noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
"Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery."
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noun A concentrated liquid extracted from a plant, used for flavoring or fragrance.
"A little almond essence gives the biscuits a sweet, nutty smell."
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essence in a sentence
- Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery.
- Kindness is the essence of her character.
- A little almond essence gives the biscuits a sweet, nutty smell.
- She dabbed lavender essence on her pillow to help her sleep.
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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: "Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery." In Japanese, "essence" is 本質.
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