synonym Comparative
実際
VS
事実
Differences Between "実際" and "事実"
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
事実
Meaning
fact; truth; reality
Reading
じじつ (jijitsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
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.
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！』
- 事実: Refers to a hard fact or truth that actually happened. Often used with 事実は〜です (the fact is...) or 事実に基づいて (based on facts). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'The fact is, I am treating you specially! ...W-Wait, no! I meant purely from an operational efficiency standpoint, it is a fact that you are my most important asset! Don't misunderstand!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私が「あんたを特別視してる」のは紛れもない事実よ！...って、な、何驚いてんのよ！純粋な業務効率化の観点から、あんたが最重要アセットであることは「事実」ってことよ！』
- 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！』
- 事実: Refers to a hard fact or truth that actually happened. Often used with 事実は〜です (the fact is...) or 事実に基づいて (based on facts). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'The fact is, I am treating you specially! ...W-Wait, no! I meant purely from an operational efficiency standpoint, it is a fact that you are my most important asset! Don't misunderstand!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私が「あんたを特別視してる」のは紛れもない事実よ！...って、な、何驚いてんのよ！純粋な業務効率化の観点から、あんたが最重要アセットであることは「事実」ってことよ！』
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