reality, truth, seed, fruit, nut
実 centers on something concrete and true: the actual substance of a thing, whether a physical seed or fruit, or the abstract reality and truth behind appearances.
実 is the modern simplified form of 實. The older form combines 宀 (roof) with 貫 (pierce, string together), suggesting something solid or full under a roof, like stored grain or treasure. The modern form retains the roof and simplifies the lower part.
Under a roof 宀, there is a full, solid shape like a seed or fruit. Something real and true is stored inside, like a nut that holds the truth of the tree.
For ジツ, imagine a jitsu (a martial arts technique) that is so real and effective it feels like a solid seed of truth: jitsu -> ジツ.
reality; actuality; truth; fact; actual conditions
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
fact; truth; reality
reality; actuality; hard fact
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters); enactment
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid; safe; secure
experiment; experimentation
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; action; implementation; fulfillment; realization
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization; actualisation
truth; reality
fruit; nut
truth; reality
actual state (of things); actual conditions; actual scene
(one's parents') home
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
fullness; completeness; perfection; substantiality
substance; essence
real feeling; actual feeling
practical use; utility
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
(real) ability; true strength; merit; efficiency; competency
practice; putting into practice; implementation
true state; actual condition; reality
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
diligent; hardworking; conscientious
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
fruit; nut; berry
real thing; original; actual
demonstration; verification; substantiation; actual proof
sincere; honest; faithful
(practical) business; business practice; business affairs; (actual) work
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality; true form
ripening (of a crop)
real name
true story
excuse; pretext
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
innocence; guiltlessness; false accusation; false charge
industry; business
example; illustration; precedent
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
earnest; sincere; acute; keen; fervent
practical effect; efficacy; efficiency
historical fact
practical skill
demonstration; presentation
to bear fruit; to ripen
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy; solid
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice
prison sentence (without a stay of execution)
real bullet; live ammunition; live round; loaded cartridge; loaded shell
real power
real number
in name and in reality; nominally and virtually; form and contents
reality; actuality; actual conditions; true situation; faithful representation; vivid depiction
groundless; entirely contrary to fact
actual expenses; out-of-pocket expenses
biological child; one's own child
real image
the facts; the truth; the true state of affairs
utility; (actual) profit; actual benefit; material gain
biological younger brother
reality; real state of affairs; true state of affairs
biological older brother
actual; real; true
uncertain; unreliable; inauthentic; insecure
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
use of force
fact-finding investigation; investigation into actual conditions; fact-finding survey
businessperson; businessman; businesswoman; entrepreneur; captain of industry
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
laboratory
established fact; fait accompli
nuclear (bomb) test
realistic; pragmatic