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実は

Reading

Kana: じつは
Romaji: jitsuha
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
adv
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as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

Kanji

Readings: ジツ、 シツ、 み、 みの.る、 まこと、 みの、 みち.る
Meanings: reality, truth

Example Sentences

(じつ)彼女(かのじょ)(ぼく)(あね)だ。
➥As a matter of fact, she is my sister.
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(じつ)(かれ)病気(びょうき)なのです。
➥In fact, he is sick.
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(じつ)はそれ、本当(ほんとう)なんだ。
➥As a matter of fact, it is true.
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(じつ)(べつ)約束(やくそく)がある。
➥The fact is that I have another appointment.
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(かれ)(じつ)犯罪者(はんざいしゃ)だった。
➥He was in reality a criminal.
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(じつ)彼女(かのじょ)病気(びょうき)なのです。
➥The fact is that she is ill.
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