practice; actual practice; hands-on experience
Refers to real-world practice or on-the-ground experience, as opposed to theory or classroom learning. Often used in phrases like 実地に学ぶ or 実地経験.
It's important to learn not just theory but also through actual practice.
He is an engineer with extensive hands-on experience.
actual site; the scene; on the spot
Used for the physical location where something happens, especially in contexts like inspections, surveys, or reporting. Common in phrases such as 実地調査 or 実地検証.
The police conducted an on-site inspection.
I will report the results of the field survey.
New employees learn the job through hands-on practice.
He gained hands-on experience in the field.
実践 emphasizes putting knowledge or theory into action, whereas 実地 refers to the real-world setting or hands-on experience itself.
実際 is a general word meaning 'actual' or 'in reality', while 実地 specifically denotes hands-on practice or an actual on-site setting, as in 実地調査.
Compound of 実 (truth, reality) and 地 (ground, place). The meaning 'actual practice' or 'on-site' derives from the idea of 'real ground' as opposed to abstract theory.
The expert confirmed the extent of the damage on site.