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[じつ(実)·を·い(言)·う·と]
jitsuwoiuto
expression, adverb

Alternate Written Forms:

[じつ(実)·を·い·う·と]
jitsuwoiuto
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[じつ(実)·を·ゆ(言)·う·と]
jitsuwoyuuto
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Root Words:

[じつ(実) + を + い(言)·う + と]
jitsu + wo + iu + to

English Meaning(s) for 実を言うと

expression, adverb
  1. as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
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Definition and Synonyms for 実を言うと

Really in fact
Synonyms: まったく, その実, 実は, 実のところ, 実を言うと, 実を言えば, 実際, 実際に, 現に, 現実

Meanings for each kanji in 実を言うと

実 reality; truth Kanji Details »
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Sample Sentences for 実を言うと

To tell the truth, she is my girlfriend.
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To tell the truth, I don't like his way of living.
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To tell the truth, I don't know him well.
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"To tell you the truth, I am scared of heights." "You are a coward!"
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"To tell you the truth, I am scared of heights." "You are a coward!"
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