実は

じつは

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest

JLPT N3 Common word Intermediate Japanese L1

Meanings

Expression, Adverb
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

Example sentences

実じつは、退屈たいくつなんだ。

To tell you the truth, I'm bored.
実じつは、姉あねなんです。

Actually, she's my older sister.
実じつは彼女かのじょは僕ぼくの姉あねだ。

As a matter of fact, she is my sister.
実じつは別べつの約束やくそくがある。

The fact is that I have another appointment.
実じつは、知しらないんだ。

Actually, I don't know.

More examples (10)

彼かれは実じつは犯罪者はんざいしゃだった。

He was in reality a criminal.
実じつは彼かれは病気びょうきなのです。

In fact, he is sick.
実じつはそれ、本当ほんとうなんだ。

As a matter of fact, it is true.
この実じつはたべられます。

This berry is good to eat.
この実じつは食たべられます。

This fruit can be eaten.
実じつは、コメディなのよ。

Actually, it's a comedy.
実じつは、私わたしもそう思おもった。

Actually, that's what I thought.
実じつは彼女かのじょは病気びょうきなのです。

The fact is that she is ill.
実じつは彼かれは私わたしの親友しんゆうなのだ。

The fact is that he is my close friend.
実じつはお願ねがいがあるのです。

Actually, I have a favor to ask of you.