本質 (ほんしつ): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

本質 (ほんしつ) means essence / true nature.

See example sentences below.

本質 at a glance

本質

ほんしつhonshitsu

N1noun

essence / true nature

本質ほんしつhonshitsuN1Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

essence / true nature

Example 1

問題の本質を見極めることが大切だ。

Translation

It is important to identify the essence of the problem.

Example 2

本質を理解しないと誤解が生まれる。

Translation

Misunderstandings arise if you don’t understand the true nature.