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実
実
8 strokes
Frequency: 68
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

reality
truth
seed
fruit
nut

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジツ
シツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み
みの.る
まこと
みの
みち.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぐみ
さね

Common Words

実は
じつは
Expression
Adverb
Freq #595
1

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

Examples
実はそれはただのうわさだったよ。
Actually, it was just a rumour.
事実
じじつ
Adverb
Noun
Freq #649
1

fact; truth; reality

Examples
事実は小説よりも奇なり。
Fact is stranger than fiction.
現実
げんじつ
Noun
Freq #866
1

reality; actuality; hard fact

Examples
いい加減に現実をみつめろ。
Open your eyes to reality.
実際
じっさい
Freq #1062
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

reality; actuality; truth; fact; actual conditions

Examples
この物語は実際の出来事に基づいている。
This story is based on actual events.
2

Common noun

practice (as opposed to theory)

Examples
理論と実際とは必ずしも一致しない。
Theory and practice do not necessarily go together.
3

Adverb (fukushi)

truly; really; indeed; actually

Examples
人間は実際自然のなすがままである。
Man is indeed at the mercy of nature.
4

Common noun; Buddhism

bhutakoti (limit of reality)

実際に
じっさいに
Adverb
Freq #1104
1

actually; really; truly; indeed

Examples
彼はキャビアを実際に食べたことがない。
He hasn't actually eaten caviar.
2

in practice; practically

Examples
実際にうまくいかなければ理論は全く役に立たない。
Theory is quite useless unless it works in practice.
確実
かくじつ
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #1128
1

certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid; safe; secure

Examples
これは遅いけど確実な方法だ。
This is a slow but certain way.
真実
しんじつ
しんじち
Freq #1599
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

truth; reality

Examples
その真実が明るみに出た。
The fact was brought to light.
私たちにとっては耳の痛い「真実」でしたが、この映画を観て地球の危機を改めて感じました。
It's a painful 'truth' for us, but watching this movie brought home to me again the danger facing Earth.
2

Adverb (fukushi)

truly; really

3

Common noun; Buddhism

absolute truth

実に
じつに
げに
まことに
實に
Adverb
Freq #1772
1

indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very; quite

Examples
この山の生活は実に快適です。
It's very pleasant here in the mountains.
実力
じつりょく
Noun
Freq #2102
1

(real) ability; true strength; merit; efficiency; competency

Examples
けっきょく、実力が勝つ。
Real ability wins in the end.
2

arms; force

実家
じっか
Noun
Freq #2274
1

(one's parents') home

Examples
私の両親は二人とも今、実家にいます。
Both my parents are at home now.
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