expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
Used as a prenominal phrase to describe something that really happened or exists, often in contrast to fiction or rumor. Common in phrases like 実際にあった話 (a true story).
See also: 実際
This is a true story.
It's a movie based on actual events.
Standard spelling using the common kanji 実際 and hiragana for the verb part.
Rare spelling using the kanji 有 for あった; not commonly used in modern writing.
Phrase composed of 実際 (actuality) + に (adverbial particle) + あった (past form of ある 'to exist'). Literally 'existed in reality', used as a set phrase.