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[()·じつ()·じょう()]
jijitsujou
noun, no adjective, adverb

Root Words:

[()·じつ() + じょう()]
jijitsu + jou

English Meaning(s) for 事実上

noun, no adjective, adverb
  1. as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect

Definition and Synonyms for 事実上

In Effect in actuality or reality or fact
Synonyms: 事実上
To All Intents And Purposes in every practical sense
Synonyms: 事実上, 実際は
Virtually in essence or effect but not in fact
Synonyms: 事実上, 実質的
Really in actual fact
Synonyms: 事実, 事実上, 実際, 実際に, , 本当, 本当に, 現に, 現実, , , 誠に
Practical being actually such in almost every respect
Synonyms: 事実上, 実質的
Matter Of Fact a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact
Synonyms: 事実上
Matter Of Fact a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide
Synonyms: 事実上

Meanings for each kanji in 事実上

» matter; thing; fact; business; reason; possibly
» reality; truth
» above; up

Categories 事実上 is a member of

Fact a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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Head the subject matter at issue
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Sample Sentences for 事実上

His claim is really the same as the one Benson proposed in Entrepreneurs.
A scientist had to know how to ask the correct question and to state it so clearly that the answer would be, in effect, a definite yes or no, not "maybe".
His reply was in effect a refusal.
His silence was a practical admission of guilt.
The main streets of many villages have in fact been abandoned. The main reason is the advance of big stores like Wal-Mart.

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