實
truth, reality
StatusJinmeiyō (variant)Strokes14
Readings
On'yomi
- ジツ
- シツ
Kun'yomi
- み
- みの.る
- まこと.に
- みの.り
- みち.る
Nanori
- さな
- さね
- みつ
Meaning
實 centers on what is solid and genuine: truth and reality as opposed to falsehood or appearance.
Study
Etymology
實 is the older form of modern 実. It combines 宀 (roof) with 貫 (pierce/string together), suggesting something solid and filled under a roof, which extended to truth and reality.
Meaning mnemonic
Under a roof 宀, a string of coins 貫 represents something tangible and real. Truth is solid like a full purse.
Reading mnemonic
For ジツ, imagine a judge hitting a gavel and declaring the truth: the sharp sound 'jitsu!' cues ジツ, and the courtroom scene reinforces reality.