essential in Japanese
essential in Japanese is 不可欠, 肝要, 肝心 — essential means absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
essential in Japanese
不可欠
Pronounced: fukaketsu
Necessary.
肝要
Pronounced: kan'yō
Very important; of high importance.
肝心
Pronounced: kanjin
Being in the basic form; showing its essence.
What does "essential" mean?
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adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
"Clean water is essential for survival."
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noun A basic item or ingredient that is necessary.
"She packed only the essentials for the weekend trip."
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essential in a sentence
- Clean water is essential for survival.
- A good night's sleep is essential before an exam.
- She packed only the essentials for the weekend trip.
- Bread and milk are the essentials in our kitchen.
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What is "essential" in Japanese?
"essential" in Japanese is 不可欠, 肝要, 肝心. essential means: Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
How do you pronounce 不可欠?
"essential" in Japanese is 不可欠, pronounced "fukaketsu".
How do you use "essential" in a sentence?
Example: "Clean water is essential for survival." In Japanese, "essential" is 不可欠, 肝要, 肝心.
Are there other ways to say "essential" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "essential": 不可欠, 肝要, 肝心.
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