実は
じつは
jitsuwa
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
実は (じつは (jitsuwa)) means "Frankly". The reading is じつは (jitsuwa). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Frankly
Also : Actually · By the way
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Example Sentences
実は、昨日財布をなくしてしまった。
じつは、きのうさいふをなくしてしまった。
Actually, I lost my wallet yesterday.
彼女は実は料理が得意だ。
かのじょはじつはりょうりがとくいだ。
She is actually good at cooking.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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