Meaning

Primary

Reality

Alternative

Real Existence

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The truth is that you exist in reality. This is your real existence. Well, that makes sense, I suppose.

Reading

じつざい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

クズリって、実在するんですね。

Wolverines really exist, huh?

そのインスタグラマー、実在してないんだよ。

That Instagrammer doesn't actually exist.

ワニカニの顔は、実在の人物をモデルに作られたというウワサがあります。

There’s a rumor that WaniKani’s face was modeled after a real person.

Kanji Composition