事実（じじつ、jiじtsu）
- fact

The Japanese word 事実 (じじつ) means "fact," "truth," or "reality." It refers to something that is known to be true or that has actually happened. It can be used to describe objective information, events, or situations that are verifiable. This word emphasizes the accuracy and authenticity of information. The concept includes something that can be proven or demonstrated. The 事実 itself indicates that something exists or has occurred.

⚫︎これは事実です。 Translation: This is a fact. ⚫︎事実を隠すことは良くない。 Translation: It's not good to hide the facts. ⚫︎事実に基づいて判断しましょう。 Translation: Let's make a decision based on the facts.

⚫︎ You can use 事実 in various contexts: formal or informal. ⚫︎ It is appropriate when you want to emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement. ⚫︎ Use it when discussing historical events, scientific findings, or personal experiences that you know to be true. ⚫︎ It's often used in news reports, legal proceedings, and academic discussions.

⚫︎ The word is written using the kanji 事実. ⚫︎ The reading is じじつ in hiragana. ⚫︎ There is no variation in the okurigana.

⚫︎ 真実 (しんじつ): Truth, reality ⚫︎ 真相 (しんそう): The truth, the actual facts ⚫︎ 本当 (ほんとう): Truth, reality (more casual)

⚫︎ 嘘 (うそ): Lie, falsehood ⚫︎ 虚構 (きょこう): Fiction, fabrication ⚫︎ デマ (でま): Rumor, false information

事件の事実は警察によって調査されました。 ・Translation: The facts of the incident were investigated by the police. ・Explanation: This sentence demonstrates how 事実 is used to describe the objective details of an event being investigated.

彼女は事実を歪めて話した。 ・Translation: She twisted the facts when she spoke. ・Explanation: This highlights how 事実 can be used when someone misrepresents the truth or the actual state of things.

The word 事実 is a combination of two kanji: 事 (こと), meaning "thing," "matter," or "fact," and 実 (じつ), meaning "reality," "truth," or "fruit." Together, the kanji create the meaning of something that is a true event or state.