Translation guide
The deepest, final, or most fundamental truth. In Japanese, this is often expressed through Buddhist or philosophical terms, but can also be conveyed in everyday language depending on context.
The absolute, final truth in a spiritual or philosophical sense, often beyond ordinary understanding.
A direct and natural translation for 'ultimate truth' in philosophical or academic contexts. Combines 'ultimate' (究極) and 'truth' (真理).
A fundamental or deeply important truth in a non-religious context, often used for emphasis.
While '究極の真理' is correct, it can sound overly dramatic or philosophical in everyday conversation. Use '絶対的な真実' or '本当の真実' for natural emphasis.
Is that really the truth?
He spent his life searching for the ultimate truth.
A Buddhist term meaning 'ultimate truth' or 'paramārtha-satya', the highest truth in contrast to conventional truth. Very specialized.
In Buddhism, the ultimate truth is said to be inexpressible in words.
A Buddhist term for 'suchness' or 'true nature', the ultimate reality beyond all conceptualization. Highly technical.
Suchness is the object of enlightenment.
What he said is the absolute truth.
Literally 'final truth', used when referring to the truth that remains after all investigation or debate.
The ultimate truth came to light in the trial.
Means 'the real truth', often used in casual conversation to stress that something is genuinely true, as opposed to a lie or misconception.
I want to know the real truth.