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.
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.
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.
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.
I realized my mistake.
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.
His wish was realized.
A formal, literary term for a wish or ambition being fulfilled. Often used in written language or solemn contexts.
His great ambition was realized.
I realized my mistake.
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.
He realized the truth.
A formal term for recognizing or acknowledging a fact or situation. Often used in business or academic contexts.
I realized the seriousness of the problem.
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.
The investment profit was realized.