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現実
genjitsu
Description
「現実」は、実際に今ある本当のことや、目の前の世界を表す言葉です。
"現実" refers to the true things that actually exist now or the world right in front of you.
夢や理想と反対の意味でよく使われ、「現実は厳しい」のような形で聞くことが多いです。
It is often used in contrast to dreams or ideals, commonly heard in phrases like "現実は厳しい" (reality is harsh).
Meanings
現実genjitsu
reality; actual state of things
現実は思ったより厳しかった。
Reality was harsher than I thought.
現実genjitsu
the real world, as opposed to dreams or ideals
夢から現実にもどりたくない。
I don't want to return to reality from my dream.
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Notes
- Etymology
現 (appear/present) + 実 (truth/reality) — literally 'what actually appears.'
- Nuance
現実的 (genjitsuteki) is the adjective form meaning 'realistic, practical.'
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