“As a matter of fact” in Japanese
Short answer
As a matter of fact in Japanese is “実は” (jitsuha). Full meaning: as a matter of fact, by the way, to tell you the truth, to be honest, frankly.
Other ways to say “As a matter of fact” in Japanese
事実上
jijitsujou as a matter of fact, actually, effectively, in reality, in effect
実を言うと
jitsuwoiuto as a matter of fact, to tell the truth
実を言えば
jitsuwoieba as a matter of fact, to tell the truth
実のところ
jitsunotokoro as a matter of fact, to tell the truth
全くもって
mattakumotte as a matter of fact, really, truly, entirely, completely, wholly, perfectly
実際は
jissaiha in fact, as a matter of fact, actually, in reality, to tell the truth
実際のところ
jissainotokoro actually, in fact, as a matter of fact
所が
tokoroga even so, however, still, whereupon, even though, nevertheless, on the contrary, as a matter of fact, despite
ところがどっこい
tokorogadokkoi even so, however, still, whereupon, even though, nevertheless, on the contrary, as a matter of fact, despite
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