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How to say "Real" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "real", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

不動産

ふどうさん (fudōsan)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B

実感

じっかん (jikkan)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "real" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 不動産 and 実感. In Japanese, 不動産 (ふどうさん (fudōsan)) is typically associated with "real estate; property" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to land and buildings. Often seen in business contexts related to buying, selling, or renting properties. 不動産屋. On the other hand, 実感 (じっかん (jikkan)) maps to "real feeling; practical realization; feeling to the bone; actual sensation" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to a real feeling, practical realization, or feeling something to the bone through actual experience rather than abstract thought. Often used as 実感する or 実感が湧く. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Real feeling! Realization! S-So what if holding hands with you like this makes me feel practically loved?! ...っ, It's embarrassing, so squeeze my hand even tighter!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じ、実感よ!あんたとこうして手をギュッと繋いで並んで歩いてると、本当に『ああ、私愛されてるな』って幸せを心から『実感』するのよ…っ、恥ずかしいから、もう一度強く握り直しなさい!』. A literal translation of "real" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "不動産"
彼は不動産の仕事をしている。
He works in real estate.
Bilingual Context for "実感"
海外留学から帰国し、日本の空港に降り立った瞬間に、彼はようやく帰ってきたのだと_______しました。
Returning from study abroad, the moment he landed at the Japanese airport, he finally had the real feeling that he was back.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "彼は ___ の仕事をしている。" (Meaning: "He works in real estate.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "不動産" fits here because it means "real estate; property" in the context of: "He works in real estate.". "実感" represents "real feeling; practical realization; feeling to the bone; actual sensation".

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