実は – vocab dash

実じつは

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Meanings

Expression

Adverb

1. as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually (は is pronounced as わ)

Kanji used

Pitch accent

じつは

Composed of

truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; fidelity; content; substance; (good) result

Noun

indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

Particle

Examples92

実じつはそれはただのうわさだったよ。

Actually, it was just a rumour.

実じつは今日きょうは学がっ校こうに行いきませんでした。

The fact is I didn't go to school today.

実じつは全まったくあなたの言いった通とおりです。

In fact, you are quite right.

実じつはそれ、本ほん当とうなんだ。

As a matter of fact, it is true.

実じつは彼かの女じょは病びょう気きなのです。

The fact is that she is ill.

実じつは彼かれは病びょう気きなのです。

In fact, he is sick.