内実
Meanings
1
the facts; the truth; the real state of affairs
Refers to the actual situation or truth behind appearances, often used in formal or analytical contexts.
The news reports did not reveal the true facts of the case.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の内実を明らかにするto reveal the real facts about something
The reporter continued investigating to reveal the real facts of the incident.
- 内実は〈事〉だin truth, it is actually...
In truth, the company's finances are apparently quite dire.
- 〈事〉の内実を探るto look into the true state of something
A special team was formed to look into the true state of the economic crisis.
- 表向きは〈事〉だが、内実は〈事〉だoutwardly it seems X, but in truth it's Y
Outwardly the two seem to get along well, but in truth their relationship is apparently strained.