抜本的(ばっぽんてき)

ばっぽんてき
na-adjective
fundamental, radical, drastic
1. fundamental, radical, drastic
Addressing the root cause of a problem rather than surface symptoms. Used to describe reforms, changes, or solutions that go to the very foundation of an issue.
抜本的(ばっぽんてき)な改革(かいかく)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Fundamental reform is needed.
問題(もんだい)の抜本的(ばっぽんてき)な解決(かいけつ)にはまだ時間(じかん)がかかる。
It will still take time to achieve a fundamental solution to the problem.
制度(せいど)を抜本的(ばっぽんてき)に見直(みなお)さなければ、同(おな)じ問題(もんだい)が繰(く)り返(かえ)されるだろう。
Unless the system is fundamentally re-examined, the same problems will recur.

USAGE:
Literally means "pulling out the root" (抜(ぬ)く = pull out, 本(もと) = root/origin). Used as a na-adjective, almost always with な or に. Frequently appears in formal contexts such as political speeches, news reports, and policy discussions. Implies that half-measures are insufficient and deep structural change is required.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 抜本的(ばっぽんてき)な改革(かいかく): fundamental reform
  • 抜本的(ばっぽんてき)な見直(みなお)し: fundamental review
  • 抜本的(ばっぽんてき)な対策(たいさく): drastic measures
  • 抜本的(ばっぽんてき)に変(か)える: to change fundamentally

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 根本的(こんぽんてき): fundamental (similar but broader; less reform-oriented)
  • 徹底的(てっていてき): thorough (emphasizes completeness rather than depth)
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Added 2026.2.22 23:23
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