1.
actual conditions, real situation, true state of affairs
The reality behind appearances or official accounts. Emphasizes the gap between how things seem and how they actually are, often implying that the truth is different from what is publicly known.
現場の実情を知る。
To know the real situation on the ground.
実情に合わない制度だ。
It's a system that doesn't match the actual conditions.
報道だけでは分からない地方の実情を、現地調査で明らかにした。
A field survey revealed the actual conditions in the rural areas that media reports alone couldn't convey.
USAGE:
A somewhat formal word common in journalism, business, and policy discussions. Often used when pointing out a discrepancy between official narratives and reality.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 実態: actual state, true conditions — very close in meaning; 実態 often emphasizes investigation and uncovering hidden truths
- 現実: reality — more general and less focused on the gap between appearance and truth
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 実情を知る: to know the real situation
- 実情に合う: to match actual conditions
- 実情を把握する: to grasp the actual situation
- 実情に即した: in line with the actual conditions