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“As opposed to applied” in Japanese

Short answer
純正 junsei じゅんせー

As opposed to applied in Japanese is “純正” (junsei). Full meaning: pure, genuine, real; pure (of a subject of study; as opposed to applied, practical, etc.); genuine (parts, accessories, etc.), official, first-party.

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