synonym Comparative
実際
VS
張本人
Differences Between "実際" and "張本人"
Option A
実際
Meaning
reality; actual state; in fact; practically
Reading
じっさい (jissai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その小説に描かれた事件は、フィクションのように見えて、_______に起こった凶悪な事件をベースにして執筆されたものでした。
The incident depicted in the novel looked like fiction, but it was written based on an atrocious incident that actually occurred.
Option B
張本人
Meaning
the actual culprit; the principal offender; the person responsible
Reading
ちょうほんにん (chouhon'nin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
その事件の張本人はまだ捕まっていない。
The actual culprit of that incident has not been caught yet.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(reality; actual state; in fact; practically)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 実際: Refers to reality, the actual state, or something in fact/practically as opposed to theoretical concepts. Often used as 実際のデータ or 実際にやってみる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Reality! 'In reality, Haruka-san gets lonely easily...' ...っ, S-Shut up! In reality, I want to be spoiled by you right now, so stop talking and hug me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じっさい（実際）！『実際、ハルカさんは寂しがり屋ですからね』って…うるさいわね！実際、私は今あんたにめちゃくちゃ甘えたいんだから、四の五の言わずに抱きしめなさい！』
- 張本人: Used to refer to the person who is directly responsible for a negative event or incident. Often has a slightly negative or accusatory connotation.
- 実際: Refers to reality, the actual state, or something in fact/practically as opposed to theoretical concepts. Often used as 実際のデータ or 実際にやってみる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Reality! 'In reality, Haruka-san gets lonely easily...' ...っ, S-Shut up! In reality, I want to be spoiled by you right now, so stop talking and hug me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じっさい（実際）！『実際、ハルカさんは寂しがり屋ですからね』って…うるさいわね！実際、私は今あんたにめちゃくちゃ甘えたいんだから、四の五の言わずに抱きしめなさい！』
- 張本人: Used to refer to the person who is directly responsible for a negative event or incident. Often has a slightly negative or accusatory connotation.
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