How to say "Real" in Japanese

When translating "real" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 実感 and 醍醐味. In Japanese, 実感 (じっかん (jikkan)) is typically associated with "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！』. On the other hand, 醍醐味 (だいごみ (daigomi)) maps to "the real pleasure; the true essence; the ultimate delight" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Refers to the true, deep pleasure or the most enjoyable aspect of something, often after some effort or experience. 物事の真の面白さや、努力や経験を経て得られる最高の喜び、醍醐味を指します。. A literal translation of "real" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!