noun
ripening; maturing (of crops)
Refers to the process of crops becoming ripe. Often used in agricultural contexts or metaphorically for the fruition of efforts.
今年は日照りが続いたので、稲の実りが心配だ。
Since the drought continued this year, I'm worried about the ripening of the rice.
長年の努力が実り、ついに夢が叶った。
His years of effort bore fruit, and his dream finally came true.
noun
Refers to the harvested produce itself or the result of a season's growth. Can also be used figuratively for the results of work.
秋になると、農家は実りを収穫する。
In autumn, farmers harvest the crops.
この研究の実りは、新薬の開発につながった。
The fruits of this research led to the development of a new drug.
収穫 focuses on the act of harvesting or the harvested amount, while 実り emphasizes the ripening process or the resulting bounty itself, often with a nuance of natural fulfillment.
成果 is a general term for results or achievements, often in work or study. 実り carries a more organic, gradual nuance, like crops growing, and is often used for long-term efforts.
The noun form of the verb 実る (みのる, 'to bear fruit, to ripen'), derived from the classical verb 実る (みのる). The kanji 実 means 'fruit, reality, truth'.