実際 (じっさい, jissai) Japanese meaning: reality | KotomoraMeanings
実際のところ、彼は何も知らなかった。
In reality, he knew nothing.
You won't know until you actually try it.
Usage patterns
実際に〈動詞〉to actually do/happen (in practice, as opposed to theory or expectation)
When I actually tried it, it was easier than I thought.
実際の〈物〉the actual (thing), as opposed to theory, imagination, or appearance
I was surprised when I saw the actual numbers.
Expressions
実際はin fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth 実際面でin practical terms; from a practical standpoint
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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.
実際 is the noun/adverb meaning 'reality' or 'actually', while 実際に adds に to explicitly function as an adverb modifying a verb or clause.
実際 means 'actual fact/reality' as an abstract state of affairs, while 実例 is a specific real example used to illustrate something.
