“Essentially” in Japanese
Short answer
Essentially in Japanese is “元来” (ganrai). Full meaning: originally, essentially, naturally, by nature, really, actually; in the first place, to begin with.
Other ways to say “Essentially” in Japanese
本来
honrai originally, primarily; essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, rightful, legal, normal
がんらい
ganrai originally, essentially, naturally, by nature, really, actually; in the first place, to begin with
ほんらい
honrai originally, primarily; essentially, intrinsically, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, rightful, legal, normal
原則として
gensokutoshite as a rule, in general, in principle, basically, essentially, fundamentally
実質
jisshitsu substance, essence; substantive, substantial, essential, real (e.g. interest rate); in essence, in effect, essentially, effectively, practically
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