事実上(じじつじょう)

じじつじょう
adverb
de facto, in effect, virtually
formalwritten
1. de facto, in effect, virtually, practically
In reality or practice, even if not officially or formally recognized. Used to describe situations where the actual state of affairs differs from the nominal or legal status.
それは事実上(じじつじょう)の独占(どくせん)だ。
That is a de facto monopoly.
交渉(こうしょう)は事実上(じじつじょう)決裂(けつれつ)した。
The negotiations have effectively broken down.
社長(しゃちょう)は名前(なまえ)だけで、事実上(じじつじょう)会社(かいしゃ)を動(うご)かしているのは副社長(ふくしゃちょう)だ。
The president is in name only; the one actually running the company is the vice president.

Usage: 事実上(じじつじょう) is used adverbially to modify verbs and nouns. It emphasizes the gap between official status and actual reality.

Common collocations

This word is common in news reporting, political commentary, and formal writing.

Related Words

Compare: 実際上(じっさいじょう) (in practice)
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Added 2026.2.16 16:35 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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