史実(しじつ)

しじつ
noun
historical fact
1. historical fact, historical reality
An event or circumstance that actually occurred in history, as opposed to legend, fiction, or embellishment. Often invoked when discussing the accuracy of historical dramas, novels, or popular beliefs.
この映画(えいが)は史実(しじつ)に基(もと)づいている。
This film is based on historical fact.
史実(しじつ)と伝説(でんせつ)を区別(くべつ)するのは難(むずか)しい。
It is difficult to distinguish historical fact from legend.
大河(たいが)ドラマは史実(しじつ)とフィクションを織(お)り交(ま)ぜて描(えが)かれている。
The historical drama series is depicted with a blend of historical fact and fiction.

史実(しじつ) refers to events that actually occurred in history, as distinct from legend, myth, or fictional embellishment.

USAGE:
Commonly appears in discussions of historical dramas (大河(たいが)ドラマ), historical novels, and debates about historical accuracy.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 史実(しじつ)に基(もと)づく: based on historical fact
  • 史実(しじつ)と異(こと)なる: to differ from historical fact
  • 史実(しじつ)に忠実(ちゅうじつ): faithful to historical fact
  • 史実(しじつ)を歪(ゆが)める: to distort historical fact

RELATED WORDS:

  • 事実(じじつ): fact (general, not limited to history)
  • 実話(じつわ): true story (narrative-focused)
  • 伝説(でんせつ): legend (often contrasted with 史実(しじつ))
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