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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
adj
Pronounced: fukaketsu
Necessary.
肝要
adj
Pronounced: kan'yō
Very important; of high importance.
肝心
adj
Pronounced: kanjin
Being in the basic form; showing its essence.

What does "essential" mean?

  1. adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
    "Clean water is essential for survival."
  2. noun A basic item or ingredient that is necessary.
    "She packed only the essentials for the weekend trip."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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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