“In reality” in Japanese
Short answer
In reality in Japanese is “実の事を言うと” (jitsunokotowoiuto). Full meaning: to tell the truth, in actuality, in reality.
Other ways to say “In reality” in Japanese
事実上
jijitsujou as a matter of fact, actually, effectively, in reality, in effect
実際は
jissaiha in fact, as a matter of fact, actually, in reality, to tell the truth
内実
naijitsu the facts, the truth, the true state of affairs; in truth, in fact, in reality, actually
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