No. 466 in Japanese
実
"実" means "reality," "truth," or "fruit/nut" depending on context.
In a sentence
彼の努力が実を結ぶ日が来た。
The day his efforts bear fruit has come.
In this sentence, '実' is used metaphorically to mean 'fruit' as a result of efforts or actions.
この木には甘い実がなる。
This tree produces sweet fruits.
Here, '実' is used in its literal sense to refer to actual fruits that grow on a tree.
これらの結果は研究の実を示している。
These results demonstrate the achievement of the research.
In this context, '実' signifies the outcome or achievements resulting from endeavors, similar to 'proof' or 'fruition' of efforts.
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