Synonym Comparison
The Nuance Difference: "事実" vs "計画"
Master the exact conceptual boundary between these Japanese terms.
Japanese Term A
事実
じじつ (jijitsu)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Term B
計画
けいかく (keikaku)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
In Japanese, both 事実 and 計画 are often translated to English but have distinct usages.
事実 (じじつ (jijitsu)) represents "fact; truth; reality" (Level: N3) and typically represents Refers to a hard fact or truth that actually happened. Often used with 事実は〜です.
On the other hand, 計画 (けいかく (keikaku)) translates to "plan; project; scheme" (Level: N3) and is used for Refers to a formal plan, project, or schedule designed in advance. Can be used with する as a verb. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!
Bilingual Sentence for "事実"
噂ではなく、事実に基づいた報道を期待します。
We expect reporting based on facts, not rumors.
Bilingual Sentence for "計画"
来年の夏休みに、ヨーロッパへ行く計画を立てています。
I am making a plan to go to Europe next summer holiday.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "噂ではなく、 ＿＿＿ に基づいた報道を期待します。" (Meaning: "We expect reporting based on facts, not rumors.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "事実" fits here because it represents "fact; truth; reality" in the context: "We expect reporting based on facts, not rumors.".