現実
げんじつ
genjitsu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
現実 (げんじつ (genjitsu)) means "Reality". It is read げんじつ (genjitsu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Reality
Also : Actuality · The truth · Real world · Hard fact
Learn 現実 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
夢と現実の違いを感じた。
ゆめとげんじつのちがいをかんじた。
I felt the difference between dreams and reality.
現実を直視することが大切だ。
げんじつをちょくしすることがたいせつだ。
It is important to face reality directly.
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 Jun 18, 2026
Learn 現実 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.