実相|じっそうjissou[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounreality; real state of affairs; true state of affairs
2. noun, Buddhismtrue form of all things as they are; ultimate reality

• Synonym実態じったいNeutralThe actual state of things, as in 「実態調査」 or 「経営の実態」. Widely used, but without the philosophical or Buddhist coloring of 「実相」.
• Synonym現実げんじつNeutralThe reality before your eyes, set against ideals; it stresses the present situation you cannot avoid, not the true nature of things.
• Synonym実際じっさいNeutralThe actual situation, also used adverbially as 'actually'; it often contrasts with theory rather than pointing to a thing's true nature.
• Synonym真相しんそうNeutralThe hidden truth of an incident, as in 「真相を究明」; it stresses facts that are concealed, while 「実相」 is the true face of things.
• Related事実じじつNeutralA fact — what actually happened. The most versatile word here; 「実相」 stresses the true nature of things and has philosophical or Buddhist overtones.
• Antonym虚像きょぞうNeutralAntonym: an image that does not match reality, a false picture; it stands opposite the true face that 「実相」 denotes.
• Antonym仮相かそうWrittenAntonym: a Buddhist term for a false outward appearance; it stands opposite 「実相」 as the true, original form of things.

Use 「実相」 for the true nature of things, with a philosophical or Buddhist flavor, as in 「戦争の実相」. For actual states say 「実態」, for an event's hidden truth 「真相」, for facts 「事実」; 「現実」 and 「実際」 are everyday reality; antonyms are 「虚像」 and 「仮相」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 万物ばんぶつの真相しんそう、本性ほんしょう。
2. 実情じつじょう。真情しんじょう。