1.
substantial, practical, effective
Relating to actual substance or practical effect rather than form or appearance.
彼が実質的なリーダーだ。
He is the de facto leader.
実質的な効果は見られなかった。
No substantial effect was observed.
給料は実質的に減っている。
Salaries have effectively decreased.
Uses adverbial form 実質的に
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 実質的に (substantially, effectively)
- Noun: 実質 (substance, essence)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 実質的な効果/意味 (substantial effect/meaning)
- 実質的に同じ (essentially the same)
- 実質的な支配 (de facto control)
USAGE: Emphasizes actual substance over nominal or superficial aspects. Often used to describe what is true in practice, even if not officially recognized.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 本質的: Essential, fundamental (about inherent nature)
- 実質的: Substantial, practical (about actual effect)
Related Words
Related:
実質