How to say 'Fact' in Japanese | 事実

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The Japanese word for Fact is 'Jijitsu', written as 事実 in Japanese.'Fact' in hiragana is じじつ.

word

事実

Meaning

Fact

Reading

じじつ

jijitsu

Kanji

事Thing 実Fruit, Truth

Explanation

The Japanese noun '事実 (じじつ)' means 'fact'. It refers to something that is true or has actually happened, often used in contexts where objective reality or truth is being discussed. For example: The fact is undeniable「事実は否定できない」(じじつはひていできない). He presented the facts clearly「彼は事実を明確に提示した」(かれはじじつをめいかくにていじした). This word is commonly used in formal or serious discussions, such as in news reports, legal contexts, or academic writing. It can also be used to contrast with opinions or assumptions, emphasizing the importance of truth and evidence.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

472

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 事実

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

事

Meaning

Thing

kanji

実

Meaning

Fruit, Truth

Words Related to 事実 Through the Kanji 事

These 39 Words contain the Kanji 事 as well.

word

事

Meaning

Thing, Matter

word

仕事

Meaning

Work

word

事件

Meaning

Incident

word

事業

Meaning

Business

word

食事

Meaning

Meal

word

工事

Meaning

Construction

word

交通事故

Meaning

Accident

word

事務

Meaning

Office work

word

返事

Meaning

word

大事

Meaning

Important, Precious

word

事情

Meaning

Circumstances

word

事故

Meaning

Accident

word

事務所

Meaning

Office

word

事務室

Meaning

Office

word

記事

Meaning

Article

word

刑事

Meaning

Detective, Criminal case

word

事態

Meaning

Situation

word

軍事

Meaning

Military

word

見事

Meaning

Complete, Splendid

word

事項

Meaning

Item, Matter

word

出来事

Meaning

Event

word

人事

Meaning

Personnel, Human affairs

word

事例

Meaning

Example

word

知事

Meaning

Governor

word

当事

Meaning

Parties

word

理事

Meaning

Director

word

事前

Meaning

Advance, Prior

word

事務員

Meaning

Clerk

word

何事

Meaning

Matter, Incident

word

行事

Meaning

Event

word

家事

Meaning

Housework

word

物事

Meaning

Things

word

炊事

Meaning

Cooking

word

事柄

Meaning

Matter, Affair

word

無事

Meaning

Safely

word

従事

Meaning

Engagement

word

検事

Meaning

Prosecutor

word

領事館

Meaning

Consulate

word

百科事典

Meaning

Encyclopedia

Words Related to 事実 Through the Kanji 実

These 30 Words contain the Kanji 実 as well.

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実

Meaning

Truth

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現実

Meaning

Reality

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実現

Meaning

Realization

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実施

Meaning

Implementation

word

実行

Meaning

Execution

word

実験

Meaning

Experiment

word

実際

Meaning

Actually

word

実践

Meaning

Practice

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真実

Meaning

Truth

word

実家

Meaning

Home, Parents

word

充実

Meaning

Fulfillment

word

実質

Meaning

Substance

word

実は

Meaning

Actually

word

実習

Meaning

Training

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実物

Meaning

Real, Actual

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実に

Meaning

Truly

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実態

Meaning

Reality

word

実用的

Meaning

Practical

word

確実

Meaning

Certain

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実感

Meaning

Realization

word

実例

Meaning

Example

word

実力

Meaning

Ability

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誠実

Meaning

Honest, Sincere

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実績

Meaning

Achievement

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実体

Meaning

Substance

word

実用

Meaning

Practical

word

実在

Meaning

Existence

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実る

Meaning

Bear fruit

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実務

Meaning

Practical work

word

忠実

Meaning

Accurate, Faithful

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