如 実(にょじつ)

にょじつ

na-adjective, adverb

vivid, graphic, faithful, as it really is

1. vivid, graphic, faithful, true to life

Describes something that represents reality accurately and vividly, without embellishment or concealment. Often used when data, evidence, or an account clearly reflects the actual state of affairs.

データが現状(げんじょう)を如実(にょじつ)に示(しめ)している。

The data vividly shows the current situation.

調査(ちょうさ)結果(けっか)が格差(かくさ)の広(ひろ)がりを如実(にょじつ)に物語(ものがた)っている。

The survey results graphically illustrate the widening gap.

彼(かれ)の表情(ひょうじょう)には疲労(ひろう)が如実(にょじつ)に表(あらわ)れていた。

Fatigue was clearly evident in his expression.

Common collocations

如実(にょじつ)に示(しめ)す: to clearly demonstrate
如実(にょじつ)に表(あらわ)れる: to be clearly manifested
如実(にょじつ)に物語(ものがた)る: to vividly tell/illustrate
如実(にょじつ)に反映(はんえい)する: to faithfully reflect

Usage

Almost always used adverbially with に: 如実(にょじつ)に. Common in news reporting, academic writing, and formal analysis. The word implies that something reveals the truth unmistakably, often used when facts or evidence speak for themselves.

Etymology

如(にょ) means "like, as" and 実(じつ) means "reality, truth" — literally "as reality is." Originally a Buddhist term meaning "according to truth."

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Added 2026.2.20 22:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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