1.
structural; systemic; inherent in the structure
Relating to or arising from the fundamental structure or system of something, rather than being superficial or incidental.
これは構造的な問題だ。
This is a structural problem.
構造的な改革が求められている。
Structural reform is being called for.
日本経済は構造的な課題を抱えていると指摘されている。
It has been pointed out that the Japanese economy faces structural challenges.
Composed of 構造 (structure) + 的 (adjectival suffix) + な. Used in academic, political, and economic discussions to describe problems, changes, or features that are deeply embedded in a system. Implies that surface-level fixes won't help — the issue is fundamental.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 構造的な問題: structural problem
- 構造的な改革: structural reform
- 構造的な変化: structural change
- 構造的な欠陥: structural defect
- 構造的不況: structural recession
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 根本的な: fundamental; root — emphasizes getting to the root cause
- 体系的な: systematic — describes something organized methodically
- 組織的な: organizational — relating to the organization or its systems