This is the 5797th most frequent Korean word.
본질적
Essential; fundamental.
Here, '본질적인' is used as an adjective to describe the cause, indicating its core or fundamental nature.
이 문제의 본질적인 원인은 명확하지 않습니다.
The fundamental cause of this issue is not clear.
In this sentence, '본질적으로' is employed as an adverb to emphasize the core nature of the person's character.
그는 본질적으로 친절하고 사려 깊은 사람입니다.
He is fundamentally a kind and considerate person.
The word '본질' is used as a noun here, referring to the essence or the intrinsic nature of the situation.