practical search for truth
A yojijukugo emphasizing the pursuit of truth through practical, factual investigation rather than abstract theory. Rare in everyday conversation; mainly found in formal or philosophical contexts.
See also: 実事
His research attitude is the very embodiment of practical truth-seeking.
実事 refers to 'actual facts' or 'real events', while 実事求是 is the broader principle of seeking truth based on such facts.
A yojijukugo of Chinese origin, combining 実事 (actual facts) and 求是 (seeking truth). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it reflects a Confucian-influenced emphasis on empirical inquiry.