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How to say "Fact" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "fact", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
事実
じじつ (jijitsu)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
要証事実
ようしょうじじつ (youshoujijitsu)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "fact" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 事実 and 要証事実.
In Japanese, 事実 (じじつ (jijitsu)) is typically associated with "fact; truth; reality" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to a hard fact or truth that actually happened. Often used with 事実は〜です.
On the other hand, 要証事実 (ようしょうじじつ (youshoujijitsu)) maps to "fact in issue / fact requiring proof" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "fact" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context 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 Context for "要証事実"
私は要証事実に興味があります。
I am interested in fact in issue / fact requiring proof.
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 means "fact; truth; reality" in the context of: "We expect reporting based on facts, not rumors.". "要証事実" represents "fact in issue / fact requiring proof".