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What does 実は (じつは, jitsuha) mean?

実は (じつは, jitsuha) means actually, to tell the truth.

Quick facts
Readingじつは
Romajijitsuha
Part of speechexpression, adverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
じつは
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjitsuha

actually, to tell the truth

  1. 1expression · adverb as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth

Example sentences

  • Actually, today is my birthday.

  • To tell the truth, I didn't know either.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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