actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
Used to state the real situation, often contrasting with appearances or assumptions. Similar to 実際は, but slightly more emphatic or conversational.
See also: 実際は (じっさいは)
Actually, he didn't believe that story.
As a matter of fact, there is almost no budget left.
Standard spelling; the kana ところ is more common than the kanji 所 in modern usage.
Less common kanji variant; ところ is usually written in kana.
Phrase composed of 実際 (actuality, reality) + の (possessive particle) + ところ (place, point). Literally 'at the point of reality', it developed into an adverbial expression meaning 'in fact'.