To tell the truth, his story was all lies.
実のところ、私はまだ決めていない。
Actually, I haven't decided yet.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
sincerity; honesty; faithfulness
Only with reading じつ
Describes a person's genuine, unpretentious character or faithful conduct. Often used in set phrases like 実のある人 (a sincere person) or 実を尽くす (to act with sincerity).
彼は実のある人で、誰からも信頼されている。
He is a sincere person and is trusted by everyone.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Only with reading じつ
Refers to the meaningful content or substance of something, as opposed to empty form. Common in expressions like 実のない話 (empty talk) or 実のある議論 (substantive discussion).
彼のスピーチは実がなくて退屈だった。
His speech lacked substance and was boring.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
good result; fruitful outcome
Only with reading じつ
Used when an effort yields a tangible, positive result. Often appears in the phrase 実を結ぶ (to bear fruit).
努力の実が上がった。
The effort produced good results.
He remained faithfully devoted to her until the end.
That politician's speech was nothing but empty talk.
Three years of hard work finally bore fruit.
implementation; carrying out; enforcement
certain; sure; reliable; definite
experiment; experimentation
execution; carrying out; implementation; practice · execution (of a program); run
realization; implementation; materialization
truth; reality · truly; really · absolute truth
actual state; real conditions; on-the-ground situation · live reporting; live broadcast; running commentary · Let's Play (video game playthrough with commentary)
one's parents' home; family home
track record; achievements; actual results
fullness; completeness; substantiality · enhancement; improvement; enrichment · replenishment; repletion
implementation; installation; mounting; packaging
substance; essence; real nature · substantial; real; effective · in essence; effectively; practically · parenchyma
real feeling; actual sense · feel truly; experience firsthand; realize deeply
practical use; utility
really; truly; indeed; very
real ability; true strength; competence · force; arms; military power
practice; implementation; putting into practice · praxis
true state; actual condition; reality
live action · real photograph; actual footage · realistic depiction; description of a real scene
practical training; hands-on practice; fieldwork
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
faithful; loyal; devoted; true
fruit; nut; berry · fruits (legal); profit
real thing; actual object; original
demonstration; verification; substantiation; actual proof
sincere; honest; faithful
practical business; actual work; hands-on duties
Kana spelling is common in casual writing and when the kanji is not needed.