Refers to the quality of being realistic, especially in art, literature, or description. Often used in critical or analytical contexts.
The realism of this novel was highly praised.
His paintings have astonishing realism.
現実性 emphasizes feasibility or actuality in the real world, whereas 写実性 focuses on faithful representation in art or description.
Compound of 写実 (shajitsu, 'realistic depiction') + 性 (sei, '-ness, quality'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term follows a common pattern for abstract nouns in modern Japanese.