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潜せん在ざい

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

latent; dormant; potential

Describes something that exists but is not yet visible or active, such as abilities, risks, or demand. Often used in compounds like 潜在能力 (latent ability) or 潜在需要 (latent demand). Antonym: 顕在 (manifest, actual).

Antonyms: 顕在

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