Meaning of 実を言うと in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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実を言うと, 実をいうと
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Kana Readingじつをいうと, じつをゆうと
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Romajijitsuwoiuto, jitsuwoyūto
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
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Example Sentences
実を言うと, 実をいうと, じつをいうと, じつをゆうと used in context
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To tell the truth, she is my niece.
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To tell the truth, she is my sister.
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To tell the truth, I did not make it myself.
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To tell the truth, I don't like her very much.
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To tell the truth, I don't really like her.
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As a matter as fact, he did it for himself.
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