“Substantive” in Japanese
Short answer
Substantive in Japanese is “実質” (jisshitsu). Full meaning: substance, essence; substantive, substantial, essential, real (e.g. interest rate); in essence, in effect, essentially, effectively, practically.
Other ways to say “Substantive” in Japanese
名詞相当語句
meishisoutougoku noun equivalent, substantive
本質的
honshitsuteki essential, substantial, substantive, intrinsic
実のある
jitsunoaru faithful, sincere; solid, substantial, substantive
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