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実
実 (readings: じつ, みの, み; Japanese kanji) means “truth / fruit”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 実際 (reality).
What does 実 mean?
| Kanji | 実 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | truth / fruit |
| Readings | じつ, みの, み |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 実
実 is read じつ or みの or み depending on the word.
Example words with 実
| Example | 実際 (reality) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14