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.
This painting vividly depicts life at that time.
His anger was clearly expressed in his words.
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.
In Buddhism, 如実 refers to the ultimate truth known through enlightenment.
His exhaustion showed vividly on his face.
This data vividly illustrates the worsening economy.
如実 describes something shown vividly and truthfully, whereas 歴然 emphasizes that a fact is obvious or unmistakable at a glance.
如実 highlights faithful, vivid reflection of reality, while 顕著 focuses on how noticeable or pronounced a difference or effect is.
如実 describes something shown or reflected exactly as it really is, whereas 躍如 emphasizes a dynamic, leaping-to-life vividness.
perceiving reality as it is; true awareness of reality
From Middle Chinese 如實 (nyo jitsu), literally 'as it really is'. The kanji 如 means 'like' or 'as', and 実 means 'truth' or 'reality'.
The result faithfully reflects the changes in society.