実じつ

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

sincerity; honesty; faithfulness

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Describes a person's genuine, unpretentious character or faithful conduct. Often used in set phrases like 実のある人 (a sincere person) or 実を尽くす (to act with sincerity).

• 彼かれは実じつのある人ひとで、誰だれからも信しん頼らいされている。

  He is a sincere person and is trusted by everyone.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

content; substance; essence

Only with reading じつ

Refers to the meaningful content or substance of something, as opposed to empty form. Common in expressions like 実のない話 (empty talk) or 実のある議論 (substantive discussion).

• 彼かれのスピーチは実じつがなくて退たい屈くつだった。

  His speech lacked substance and was boring.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

good result; fruitful outcome

Only with reading じつ

Used when an effort yields a tangible, positive result. Often appears in the phrase 実を結ぶ (to bear fruit).

• 長なが年ねんの努ど力りょくがついに実みを結むすんだ。

  Years of effort finally bore fruit.