実じつのところ

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Meanings

expression, adverb

as a matter of fact; to tell the truth; actually

Used to introduce a statement that reveals the real situation, often contrasting with what was previously said or assumed.

実じつのところ、彼かれはその話はなしを信しんじていなかった。
As a matter of fact, he didn't believe that story.
実じつのところ、私わたしはまだ決きめていません。
To tell the truth, I haven't decided yet.

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Kanji

実reality, truth, seed
所place, extent

Related words

実じつは
実は is more common in everyday conversation and often used to reveal a secret or surprising fact. 実のところ is slightly more formal and emphasizes the contrast with appearances or assumptions.
実じっ際さい
実際 means 'in reality' or 'actually' and can be used more broadly to describe real situations, not just to reveal hidden truths. 実のところ is specifically for disclosing the truth behind a facade.

Written forms

実じつのところ
Standard spelling.
実じつの所ところ
Variant with 所 instead of ところ; less common but still used.

Etymology

Phrase composed of 実 (truth, reality) + の (possessive particle) + ところ (place, point). Literally 'at the point of truth', it developed into an adverbial expression meaning 'in fact' or 'actually'.