1.
the real thing, actual object
The actual item as opposed to a picture, replica, or description.
It looked good when I saw it online, but the actual item was smaller than I expected.
Related Words
Antonym:
写真 (photo)
Antonym:
模型 (model)
Antonym:
レプリカ (replica)
Antonym:
複製 (reproduction)
Compare:
現物 (the real thing, actual goods)