English–Japanese

“reality” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigenjitsu

Example

これが現実です。ko re ga gen jitsu de su

This is reality.

Illustration for 現実 (reality)

How to say “reality” in Japanese

“Reality” in Japanese is 現実 (genjitsu).

現実 (genjitsu) denotes the actual world or situation that exists apart from dreams, plans, and imagined possibilities.

Full entry for 現実: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 現実

計画を立てるときは、現実の条件をよく考えます。kei kaku o ta te ru to ki wa gen jitsu no jō ken o yo ku kanga e ma su

When making a plan, I think carefully about real-world conditions.

Tips for using 現実

  • English speakers may connect reality with a true fact, but 現実 (genjitsu) commonly describes the real circumstances surrounding a person or event.

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