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実
Reality, Truth, Fruit
み (mi), みの-る (mino-ru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The famous phrase 実は (jitsu wa...) means 'Actually...' and is commonly used before revealing surprising information. The kanji also means 'fruit' or 'something that has borne results.'
Memory Trick
Imagine a tree FULL OF FRUIT. The fruit is the REAL RESULT of all the tree's hard work, helping you remember both 'fruit' and 'reality.'
Readings
Onyomi: ジツ (jitsu)
Kunyomi: み (mi), みの-る (mino-ru)
Example Words
実
み (mi)
Fruit, Nut
実は
じつは (jitsu wa)
Actually
実際
じっさい (jissai)
Actually, In reality
事実
じじつ (jijitsu)
Fact
Example Sentence
実は 日本へ 行ったことがあります。
じつは にほんへ いったことがあります。
jitsu wa nihon e itta koto ga arimasu
Actually, I've been to Japan.