Japanese Conversation · Level 120
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Japanese word
根本的
Pronunciation
Romajikonponteki
Meaning
- na-adjectivefundamental
Example
これは根本的な問題です。ko re wa kon pon teki na mon dai de su
This is a fundamental problem.
More examples
この制度は根本的に見直す必要があります。ko no sei do wa kon pon teki ni mi nao su hitsu yō ga a ri ma su
This system needs to be fundamentally revised.
Core concept
It describes something that concerns the base and essential structure of a matter rather than only its surface.
Common phrases
根本的な問題kon pon teki na mon dai
fundamental problem
根本的な原因kon pon teki na gen in
fundamental cause
根本的な解決kon pon teki na kai ketsu
fundamental solution
根本的に見直すkon pon teki ni mi nao su
fundamentally rethink
Similar words
本質的honshitsuteki: Concerning the essential nature of something and what makes it what it is.
基本的kihonteki: Relating to the basic parts, principles, or knowledge needed to understand or do something.
根源的kongenteki: Relating to the deepest source or original cause of a matter.
抜本的bapponteki: Addressing the root of a problem through major and thorough change.
Definition in Japanese
物事の根本に関わるさま。mono goto no kon pon ni kaka wa ru sa ma
Word origin
根本的 (konponteki) combines 根本 (konpon, "root and basis") with 的 (teki, an adjectival suffix), so it describes what relates to the root of a matter.
Usage tips
- In conversation, 根本的 (konponteki) often describes a basic issue that must be solved before smaller problems can be addressed.
Other meanings
- underlyingna-adjective
- radicalna-adjective
Opposites
- 表面的hyōmentekisuperficialna-adjective
Related words
- 根本性konponseifundamental naturenoun