VocabJLPT N3
substance
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. material
  2. 2. substance
  3. 3. matter
  4. 4. Matter
A noun referring to matter or a substance in the physical or scientific sense. It is commonly used in academic or scientific contexts to describe physical materials or chemical substances, and it contrasts with concepts like spirit or mind.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Where did you get that?" my friend laughed.

Sentence 2

Wait, this is classified as a substance, not food?

Sentence 3

Why did you bother buying something like this?

Sentence 4

There's some suspicious substance solidifying in the back of the fridge.

Sentence 5

Ugh, I got white stuff on my clothes again. Worst.