1.
substantial, practical, effective
Relating to actual substance or practical effect rather than form or appearance.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 実質的に (substantially, effectively)
- Noun: 実質 (substance, essence)
COMMON PATTERNS:
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)