実を言うと

じつをいうと · also じつをゆうと

as a matter of fact; to tell the truth

Also written 実をいうと

Meaning

expadv
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth

Example sentences

「実を言うと、俺、高所恐怖症なんだ」「臆病者っ！」

"To tell you the truth, I am scared of heights." "You are a coward!"
実を言うと彼女は私の姪です。

To tell the truth, she is my niece.
実を言うと彼女はぼくの妹なんだ。

To tell the truth, she is my sister.