真実（しんじつ、shinjitsu）
- truth

The Japanese word 真実 （しんじつ - shinjitsu) means "truth," "reality," or "fact." It refers to something that is true, real, and not false. It can describe a state of being, an event, or an idea that corresponds to reality. The concept of 真実 is often associated with accuracy, correctness, and honesty. It is an important concept in many areas, including law, philosophy, and everyday communication.

⚫︎ 真実を追求する。 Translation: To pursue the truth. ⚫︎ 彼は真実を語った。 Translation: He told the truth. ⚫︎ 事件の真実が明らかになった。 Translation: The truth about the incident became clear.

You can use 真実 in various situations. ⚫︎ When you want to emphasize the truth of something. ⚫︎ When discussing facts, evidence, or reality. ⚫︎ In formal settings, such as legal or philosophical discussions. ⚫︎ You can use 真実 to describe a situation or information that has been verified as correct.

真実 is typically written using kanji and read as しんじつ (shinjitsu). There are no other common ways to write this word. The okurigana (送りがな - the suffix hiragana) is not used.

⚫︎ 本当 (ほんとう - hontou) - truth, reality; similar meaning, but generally used in more casual contexts. ⚫︎ 事実 (じじつ - jijitsu) - fact; emphasizes something that has been proven or is known. ⚫︎ 真理 (しんり - shinri) - truth; often used in philosophical or abstract contexts, referring to fundamental truths. ⚫︎ 実際 (じっさい - jissai) - reality, actual situation.

⚫︎ 嘘 (うそ - uso) - lie, falsehood. ⚫︎ 偽り (いつわり - itsuwari) - deception, falsehood, lie. ⚫︎ 虚偽 (きょぎ - kyogi) - falsehood, untruth.

彼女は事件の《真実を隠そうとした。》 ・Translation: She tried to hide the truth about the incident. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 真実 to refer to the factual details of the event that someone was trying to conceal.

科学は《真実を探求する。》 ・Translation: Science seeks the truth. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates how 真実 can be used in a more general context, specifically related to the pursuit of knowledge.

The word 真実 is a compound word. 真 (shin) means "true," "genuine," or "real," and 実 (jitsu) means "truth," "reality," or "fruit." Combined, they form a word that directly means "true reality" or "the truth."