Japanese

げんじつ
Meaning: reality; actuality
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

現
実

Example sentences

It is difficult to accept reality.
理想と現実の距離を縮めるのは難しい
It is difficult to close the gap between ideal and reality.
現実は厳しいが、高い理想を持って努力し続けたい。
Reality is tough, but I want to keep striving with high ideals.
現実を直視せず、自分に都合のいい妄想にふけってばかりではいけない。
You must not just indulge in fantasies that are convenient for yourself without facing reality.
彼は深い瞑想から現実の世界へと引き戻された。
He was brought back to reality from deep meditation.
理想と現実のギャップを埋める。
Bridge the gap between ideal and reality.
彼の理想は現実とかけ離れている。
His ideal is far removed from reality.
自然界では強者が生き残り、弱者が淘汰されるのが現実だ。
In the natural world, it is a reality that the strong survive and the weak are eliminated.
私たちは気候変動の現実を直視しなければならない。
We must face the reality of climate change.
彼の野望は、残酷な現実によって打ち砕かれた。
His ambition was shattered by cruel reality.

Usage Notes

Refers to facts or situations as they actually exist, as opposed to ideals or fantasies.

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