物質|ぶっしつbusshitsu[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounmaterial; substance
- noun, physicsmatter
- SynonymものNeutralEveryday word for things and objects, the broadest range; 「物質」 means matter or substance, mostly in science or when set against mind and spirit.
- RelatedサブスタンスWrittenA loanword for substance or essence; rare, found mainly in specialized fields and written prose.
- Antonym精神せいしんNeutralMeans mind or spirit; the standard opposite of 「物質」 in the matter-versus-spirit contrast.
- Antonym心こころNeutralRefers to the heart or inner self; pairs with 「物質」 in contrasts like 「物質的な豊かさより心の豊かさ」.
Use 「物質」 for matter or material things, in science and everyday talk alike, as in 「化学物質」 and 「物質的な豊かさ」. For everyday things and objects, say 「物」. 「サブスタンス」 is a rare loanword for specialized writing, while 「精神」 and 「心」 are its opposites on the mind side.
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