No. 1,537 in Japanese
リアル
"リアル" (riaru) means "real" or "authentic" in English.
In a sentence
その映画のリアル感がすごい。
The realistic feel of that movie is amazing.
In this sentence, 'リアル' is used to describe the realistic quality or impression created by the movie.
彼のゲームのプレイスタイルはリアルだった。
His gameplay style was realistic.
Here, 'リアル' is used to express the genuine or lifelike approach reflected in the gameplay style.
インタビューで彼の話はとてもリアルに感じられた。
During the interview, his words felt very real.
In this example, 'リアル' conveys the sense of authenticity or genuineness in the context of his spoken words.
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