Reality in Japanese
"reality" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "reality". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
reality, truth, seed, fruit, nut
Reading: jitsu
8 strokes · nature, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of roof and pierce. Fruit filling house.
What it carries
Reality, fruit, sincerity. Represents truth.
Related kanji for "reality"
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shin · wisdom, peaceful
Composed of spoon, eye, and eight. Eyes discerning truth.
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ryou · wisdom
Combines 'speech' (言) with 'clear' (京), representing making truth clear—understanding.
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tai
Composed of person and origin. Person's main body.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for reality?
The most common kanji for "reality" is 実, read as jitsu. It means reality, truth, seed. Related kanji: 真 (reality), 諒 (reality), 体 (reality).
How many strokes does 実 have?
実 has 8 strokes.