“Realism” in Japanese
Short answer
Realism in Japanese is “写実” (shajitsu). Full meaning: realism, depicting realistically, representing accurately.
Other ways to say “Realism” in Japanese
レアリスム
rearisumu realism
ヴェリズモ
berizumo realism (art, music, etc.), verism, verismo (esp. opera)
リアリズム
riarizumu realism
写実性
shajitsusei realism, reality
実在論
jitsuzairon realism (as opposed to idealism); realism (as opposed to nominalism)
実念論
jitsunenron realism (as opposed to nominalism)
没理想
botsurisou (literary) realism, detached perspective
写実主義
shajitsushugi realism, literalism
リアル感
riarukan realism
現実主義
genjitsushugi realism
レアリズム
rearizumu realism
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