Translation guide
The English phrase 'be realized' can express several distinct ideas: something becoming real or achieved, something being understood or noticed, or a financial gain being obtained. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each meaning.
To describe a plan, dream, hope, or goal becoming reality or being fulfilled.
The most common and versatile way to say 'be realized' in the sense of a plan or dream coming true. Can be used for both personal and large-scale goals.
長年の夢がついに実現した。
My long-held dream was finally realized.
That plan was not realized.
Often used for personal wishes or dreams coming true. Has a slightly more emotional or heartfelt nuance than 実現する.
彼の願いが叶った。
His wish was realized.
A formal, literary term for a wish or ambition being fulfilled. Often used in written language or solemn contexts.
彼の大志が成就した。
His great ambition was realized.
To express that someone comes to understand or notice something, often suddenly.
The most natural way to say 'realize' in the sense of noticing or becoming aware of something. Used in everyday conversation.
間違いに気づいた。
I realized my mistake.
彼は自分が騙されていたことに気づかなかった。
He didn't realize he had been deceived.
Implies a deeper, often spiritual or intuitive realization. Can also mean to perceive someone's hidden feelings.
A formal term for recognizing or acknowledging a fact or situation. Often used in business or academic contexts.
問題の深刻さを認識した。
I realized the seriousness of the problem.
To express that a profit or gain from an investment or sale is obtained.
A general verb for obtaining or gaining something, including profits. Often used in the form 利益を得る.
その取引で大きな利益を得た。
A large profit was realized from the transaction.
Can also be used for financial gains, especially when emphasizing that a potential profit became actual.
投資の利益が実現した。
The investment profit was realized.
English 'realize' has two main meanings: 'make real' and 'become aware'. Japanese 実現する only covers the first meaning. For 'become aware', use 気づく or similar verbs.
間違いに気づいた。
I realized my mistake.
He realized the truth.