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.
His exhaustion showed vividly on his face.
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.
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.
This data vividly illustrates the worsening economy.
The result faithfully reflects the changes in society.
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.
如実 and 実に share the kanji 実 and both relate to truth, but 実に is a general intensifier meaning 'truly/really', not a term for vivid reflection of reality.
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'.