Word details
実際
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 実際.
Dictionary
Entry
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)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.