noun
vividly; faithfully; as it really is
Almost always used adverbially as 如実に, meaning that something is shown or expressed in a way that faithfully reflects reality, often with vividness or striking clarity.
この絵は当時の生活を如実に描いている。
This painting vividly depicts life at that time.
彼の言葉には怒りが如実に表れていた。
His anger was clearly expressed in his words.
noun
ultimate reality; absolute truth
Buddhist term referring to the true nature of things as they are, beyond superficial appearances. Rare outside religious or philosophical contexts.
仏教では、如実は悟りによって知られる究極の真実を指す。
In Buddhism, 如実 refers to the ultimate truth known through enlightenment.