Japanese

しんじつ
Meaning: truth; reality
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Example sentences

ついに真実が明らかになった。
The truth finally became clear.
これこそが、私が求めていた真実なのだ。
This is exactly the truth I was seeking.
彼は勇気を持って真実を語った。
He spoke the truth with courage.
彼は真実を話す覚悟を決めた。
He braced himself to tell the truth.
彼女は真実を話すのを一瞬ためらった。
She hesitated for a moment to speak the truth.

Usage Notes

Refers to the actual state of things, as opposed to lies or appearances.

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