“Substance” in Japanese
Short answer
Substance in Japanese is “実体” (jittai). Full meaning: substance, essence, entity, subject, content, reality, true form; honest, trustworthy, upright, sincere.
Other ways to say “Substance” in Japanese
本体
hontai substance, true form, true character; main part, main unit, body (of a machine); object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
実質
jisshitsu substance, essence; substantive, substantial, essential, real (e.g. interest rate); in essence, in effect, essentially, effectively, practically
サブスタンス
sabusutansu substance
中身
nakami contents, interior, filling; substance, content; (sword) blade
物質
busshitsu material, substance; matter
内容
naiyou contents, content, substance, matter, detail, import
剤
zai medicine, agent, (chemical) substance, drug, dose
本質
honshitsu essence, true nature, substance, reality
ざい
zai medicine, agent, (chemical) substance, drug, dose
こく
koku richness, fullness, lushness, body (esp. of food, wine, etc.), depth, weight, substance
實體
jittai substance, essence, entity, subject, content, reality, true form; honest, trustworthy, upright, sincere
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