Translation of Japanese word "実は" to English
実は
じつは
[jitsuwa]
IPA: /jitsuwa/
Meaning
VerbIn act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
How to use
実は (jitsuwa) — 'actually / in fact / to tell the truth'. Used to introduce surprising or new information. 実は、〜 — Actually, ~.
🇬🇧 English
actually / in fact
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 実は
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じつは
Romaji Transcription: jitsuwa
Example Sentences
実は、彼女はすでに結婚しています。
じつは かれは もう けっこんし ています。
Actually, she's already married.
実は、私は彼のことを知っていました。
じつは わたしへ かれの ことおもい ていました。
In fact, I knew about him.
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Common phrases
- 実は〜— Actually, ~ / To tell you the truth, ~
Frequency rank: #250 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "実は" mean?▼
The Japanese word "実は" means "actually / in fact" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to talk about the actual situation.".
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