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実際に (じっさいに) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

実じっ際さいに

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Meanings

1

adverb

actually; really; truly; indeed

Used to emphasize that something is true in reality, often contrasting with expectations or assumptions. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.

See also: 実際

実じっ際さいにやってみないとわからない。
You won't know unless you actually try it.

Kanji

実reality, truth, seed
際occasion, side, edge

Similar words

実じっ際さい
実際 is a noun/adverb meaning 'reality' or 'actually', while 実際に is the adverbial form used more explicitly to modify verbs or clauses.

Etymology

Compound of 実際 (jissai, 'reality') + adverbial particle に (ni).

彼かれの話はなしは実じっ際さいにあったことだ。

His story really happened.

2

adverb

in practice; practically

Focuses on the practical, real-world situation as opposed to theory or ideals. Often used when contrasting with what is supposed to happen.

See also: 実際

理り論ろん上じょうは可か能のうだが、実じっ際さいには難むずかしい。
It's possible in theory, but in practice it's difficult.