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What does 実 (じつ, jitsu) mean?

実 (じつ, jitsu) means truth, substance; fruit, result.

Quick facts
Readingじつ
Romajijitsu
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
じつ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonjitsu

truth, substance; fruit, result

  1. 1noun · no-adjective truth; reality
  2. 2noun · no-adjective sincerity; honesty; fidelity
  3. 3noun · no-adjective content; substance
  4. 4noun · no-adjective (good) result

Example sentences

  • To tell the truth, I'm tired.

  • In reality, he's a kind person.

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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.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.