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実は
jitsu wa
Description
「実は」は、本当のことや、まだ言っていなかったことを話し始めるときに使います。
"実は" is used when starting to talk about the truth or something not yet mentioned.
少し大事な話や、意外な話をするときによく文の初めに置きます。
"実は" is often placed at the beginning of a sentence when telling something important or surprising.
Meanings
実はjitsu wa
actually; to tell the truth; the fact is
実は、明日会社を休みます。
Actually, I will take a day off from work tomorrow.
実はjitsu wa
in reality (contrary to appearance)
彼は静かだけど、実は面白い人です。
He is quiet, but actually an interesting person.
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Notes
- Form
実 (fact, reality) + topic particle は, literally 'as for the fact'.
- Nuance
Signals a confession, surprising truth, or contrast with what was expected.
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