JLPT N4 Elementary
実は
Actually; to tell you the truth
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Adverb, Expression
"Actually" / "To tell you the truth"
This expression introduces a truth that was previously hidden, contrary to current assumptions, or serves as a preface to a confession.
Example
A 田中 さん 、 英語 が 上手 です ね 。
B ありがとう ございます 。 実は 、 子供 の ころ 海外 に 住んで いた ん です 。
[A:] Tanaka-san, your English is very good. [B:] Thank you. Actually, I lived abroad when I was a child.
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