N3
じじつ (jijitsu)
事実
fact; truth; reality
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "事実"!
彼の話が_______であることが、証拠によって証明されました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 嘘や噂ではなく実際に起こった真実を示すため「事実」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『私の話が事実よ！あんたのことを一番想ってるのは私なんだから、この事実をしっかり受け入れなさい！』
English: To indicate the truth of what actually occurred rather than lies or rumors, 'fact' (jijitsu) is correct. Haruka: 'My words are the fact! The one who cares about you most is me, so accept this fact properly!'
English: To indicate the truth of what actually occurred rather than lies or rumors, 'fact' (jijitsu) is correct. Haruka: 'My words are the fact! The one who cares about you most is me, so accept this fact properly!'
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