じつは

実は

as a matter of fact

expressionFully kanji-known at WK L9JLPT N3 kanji

Meanings

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth

Kanji breakdown

Kanji	Meaning	WK level	JLPT
実	Reality	L9	N3

Related words (share lead kanji)

忠実faithful 果実fruit 核実験nuclear (bomb) test 確実certain 既成事実established fact 現実reality 現実的realistic 口実excuse 史実historical fact 事実fact 事実上as a matter of fact 事実無根groundless

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