実物(じつぶつ)

じつぶつ
noun
the real thing, actual object
1. the real thing, actual object
The actual item as opposed to a picture, replica, or description.
The real thing is prettier than the photo.
実物(じつぶつ)を見(み)てから決(き)めたい。
I want to decide after seeing the actual item.
実物(じつぶつ)大(だい)の模型(もけい)が展示(てんじ)されている。
A life-size model is on display.
It looked good when I saw it online, but the actual item was smaller than I expected.
When I saw the real painting at the art museum for the first time, I was overwhelmed by its size and impact.

Common patterns

  • 実物(じつぶつ)を見(み)る (to see the actual thing)
  • 実物(じつぶつ)の方(ほう)が〜 (the real one is more ~)
  • 実物(じつぶつ)大(だい) (life-size, actual size)

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Usage

実物(じつぶつ) can also refer to a person in real life vs. their photo or media appearance.
例(れい): 彼(かれ)は実物(じつぶつ)の方(ほう)がかっこいい。(He's more handsome in person.)