リアル

na-adjective

real; realistic; true to life

Describes something that feels genuine, lifelike, or not fake. Often used for graphics, experiences, or situations that closely resemble reality.

• このゲームのグラフィックはとてもリアルだ。

  The graphics in this game are very realistic.

• 彼かれの話はなしはリアルすぎて怖こわかった。

  His story was so true to life that it was scary.

na-adjective

serious; earnest; not joking

Colloquial use to emphasize that one is being sincere or not exaggerating. Often used in phrases like リアルに言うと or リアルな話.

• リアルな話はなし、今こん月げつはお金かねが全ぜん然ぜんない。

  Seriously, I have no money at all this month.

• リアルに言いうと、その計けい画かくは無む理りだと思おもう。

  To be honest, I think that plan is impossible.

noun

realtime blog; liveblog

Internet abbreviation for a real-time blog or liveblog, often used in the context of reporting events as they happen online.

• イベントの様よう子すをリアルで更こう新しんしています。

  I'm updating the event in real time on my blog.

noun

real world; offline world

Contrasts with virtual or online spaces. Used when talking about face-to-face meetings, physical reality, or life outside the internet.

• ネットで知しり合あった人ひととリアルで会あった。

  I met someone I knew from the internet in real life.

• リアルの友とも達だちと遊あそぶのも楽たのしい。

  Hanging out with real-life friends is also fun.