Translation guide
The concept of an unchangeable, universal fact. In Japanese, this is often expressed through nouns like 絶対的真実 or 絶対的真理, but the phrasing depends on context—philosophical, everyday, or emphatic.
Does absolute truth exist?
Used in more abstract or logical contexts. 真理 often refers to universal principles or ultimate truth.
He is pursuing absolute truth.
Simply 'truth', but can imply absoluteness in context. Often used in everyday speech.
The truth is one (absolute).
Stressing that something is undeniably true, often in arguments or strong assertions.
Literally 'an unmistakable fact'. Conveys that something is absolutely true and cannot be denied.
That is an absolute truth.
Means 'an undeniable truth'. Stronger than just 真実.
This is the absolute truth.
Casual and emphatic, meaning 'absolutely true'. Used in spoken Japanese.
Is that the absolute truth?
Referring to divine or ultimate truth in religious teachings.
真実 (shinjitsu) refers to factual truth, often about events or statements. 真理 (shinri) refers to universal or philosophical truth. For 'absolute truth', 絶対的真実 is more about undeniable facts, while 絶対的真理 is about eternal principles.
The truth sometimes hurts people.
He is searching for the truth of life.
Directly translating 'absolute truth' as 絶対的真実 may sound overly formal or philosophical in casual conversation. In everyday contexts, use simpler phrases like 本当のこと (the real thing) or 事実 (fact) unless you specifically mean an unchangeable universal truth.
The truth (absolute) will set you free.