B1 noun Neutral

現実

/ɡeɴ.dʑi.tsɯ/

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Examples

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1

現実はそんなに甘くないよ。

Reality isn't that easy.

2

現実的な解決策を提案してください。

Please propose a realistic solution.

3

夢が現実になった!

My dream became reality!

Word Family

Noun
現実感
Verb
現実化する
Adverb
現実的に
Adjective
現実的な
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Memory Tip

Gen-jitsu: 'Gen' (actual) + 'Jitsu' (truth). The actual truth.

Quick Quiz

理想ばかり追わず、( )をしっかり見なさい。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 現実

Examples

1

現実はそんなに甘くないよ。

everyday

Reality isn't that easy.

2

現実的な解決策を提案してください。

formal

Please propose a realistic solution.

3

夢が現実になった!

informal

My dream became reality!

4

理論と現実の間には大きな隔たりがある。

academic

There is a large gap between theory and reality.

5

現実の市場動向を調査する。

business

Investigate actual market trends.

Word Family

Noun
現実感
Verb
現実化する
Adverb
現実的に
Adjective
現実的な

Common Collocations

現実逃避 escapism
現実離れ unrealistic / out of touch with reality
現実を受け入れる to accept reality
厳しい現実 harsh reality
現実となる to become reality

Common Phrases

現実問題として

as a matter of fact / practically speaking

仮想現実

virtual reality

現実味がある

to be realistic/credible

Often Confused With

現実 vs 事実

Jijitsu is a specific 'fact', while Genjitsu is the 'state of reality' or 'actual conditions'.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used to contrast ideal scenarios with what is actually happening.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse 'Genjitsu' with 'Genzai' (now/present).

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Memory Tip

Gen-jitsu: 'Gen' (actual) + 'Jitsu' (truth). The actual truth.

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Word Origin

From 'gen' (to appear/actual) and 'jitsu' (truth/fruit).

Grammar Patterns

現実には〜だ 現実的な〜

Quick Quiz

理想ばかり追わず、( )をしっかり見なさい。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 現実

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