“Essence” in Japanese
Short answer
Essence in Japanese is “真髄” (shinzui). Full meaning: essence, quintessence, spirit, soul, heart, pith (and marrow).
Other ways to say “Essence” in Japanese
精髄
seizui essence, kernel, spirit, pith
要義
yougi essence
本質
honshitsu essence, true nature, substance, reality
エッセンス
essensu essence, extract
精華
seika essence, quintessence, flower, glory
実体
jittai substance, essence, entity, subject, content, reality, true form; honest, trustworthy, upright, sincere
美容液
biyoueki essence, liquid foundation, beauty lotion, serum
実質
jisshitsu substance, essence; substantive, substantial, essential, real (e.g. interest rate); in essence, in effect, essentially, effectively, practically
奥義
okugi secret techniques (of an art or skill), inner mysteries, essence, quintessence, heart
越幾斯
ekisu extract (of plants, meat, etc.), essence, concentrate, concentrated stock
極意
gokui innermost secrets (of an art or skill), mysteries, essence, heart
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