English–Japanese
“actual state of affairs” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijitsujō
Example
学校の実情を調べています。gak kō no jitsu jō o shira be te i ma su
I am looking into the actual state of affairs at the school.
How to say “actual state of affairs” in Japanese
“Actual state of affairs” in Japanese is 実情 (jitsujō).
Describes the real conditions behind an apparent situation, especially when they are examined carefully.
Example sentences with 実情
数字だけでは、その地域の実情は分かりません。sū ji da ke de wa so no chi iki no jitsu jō wa wa ka ri ma se n
Numbers alone do not reveal the actual state of affairs in the area.
Tips for using 実情
- Although 実情 (jitsujō) appears in conversation, it has a more report-like tone than ordinary words for a situation and often introduces a detailed account of conditions.