実り
Meanings
1
ripening; maturing (of crops)
Refers to the process of crops becoming ripe. Often used in agricultural contexts or metaphorically for the fruition of efforts.
Since the drought continued this year, I'm worried about the ripening of the rice.
His years of effort bore fruit, and his dream finally came true.
2
Refers to the harvested produce itself or the result of a season's growth. Can also be used figuratively for the results of work.
In autumn, farmers harvest the crops.
The fruits of this research led to the development of a new drug.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の実りthe fruits/results of (an effort, years of work, etc.)
As the fruit of years of effort, he finally achieved success.
- 実りを迎えるto reach the harvest/fruition
Autumn came, and the rice fields reached their harvest.
- 実りをもたらすto bring about fruition/results
His steady effort eventually brought great results.
Expressions
- 実りの秋autumn, the harvest season