Kanji · N3 · 8 strokes
実 / truth
Kanji for truth, fruit, or reality.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | み | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
実 carries the meaning truth, fruit, or reality.
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How to write 実
Trace 実 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 実
実習しますじっしゅうしますto have practical training
実はじつはto tell the truth/the thing is
木の実きのみnut
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実 in context
横浜の工場で実習します。
よこはまのこうじょうでじっしゅうします
I do practical training at a factory in Yokohama.
実は、あさって国へ帰ります。
じつは、あさってくにへかえります
Actually, I'm going back to my country the day after tomorrow.
アーモンドは木の実です。
あーもんどはきのみです
Almonds are nuts.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 実 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
実 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/実
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