Korean

현실
Meaning: reality, actuality
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

現
實

Example sentences

Dreams and reality are often different.
이 영화는 현실을 잘 반영하고 있다.
This movie reflects reality well.
그는 현실을 그대로 받아들이기로 했다.
He decided to accept reality as it is.
가상 현실 게임은 정말 재미있습니다.
Virtual reality games are really fun.
그는 현실에서 도망치고 싶어했다.
He wanted to escape from reality.
이것은 꿈과 현실의 경계이다.
This is the boundary between dream and reality.
그는 힘든 현실에서 도피하고 싶어 했다.
He wanted to escape from the difficult reality.
전쟁의 현실은 생각보다 잔혹했다.
The reality of war was crueler than I thought.
그녀는 이상과 현실 사이의 괴리감을 느꼈다.
She felt a sense of detachment between ideal and reality.

Usage Notes

Refers to the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or imaginary view.

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