This is the 466th most frequent Japanese word.


"実" means "reality," "truth," or "fruit/nut" depending on context.


In this sentence, '実' is used metaphorically to mean 'fruit' as a result of efforts or actions.

彼の努力が実を結ぶ日が来た。

The day his efforts bear fruit has come.


Here, '実' is used in its literal sense to refer to actual fruits that grow on a tree.

この木には甘い実がなる。

This tree produces sweet fruits.


In this context, '実' signifies the outcome or achievements resulting from endeavors, similar to 'proof' or 'fruition' of efforts.

これらの結果は研究の実を示している。

These results demonstrate the achievement of the research.