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VocabJLPT N1

substance

Noun

Definitions

1. substance
2. essence
3. Substance theory

This noun means the true nature, substance, or real form of something. It is used when questioning or revealing what something actually is beneath its surface appearance, often in philosophical or investigative contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"The real substance of that success is luck," my senior said flatly.

Sentence 2

So at its core, anger is just the flip side of expectation.

Sentence 3

Like fog, the substance of the memory keeps fading away.

Sentence 4

Where does the performance end and the substance begin?

Sentence 5

Researchers continue to debate the nature of consciousness itself.