実物
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Base noun form. Refers to a physical, real object as opposed to a model, image, or description. Example: 『この商品の実物を見たいです』 (kono shouhin no jitsubutsu o mitai desu, 'I want to see the actual thing of this product').
Theme
In an antique shop, User and their friend Mika browse items and discuss the difference between seeing things online versus in person.
実物
じつぶつ
an actual thing
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Think of 'jitsu' (実) as 'real' and 'butsu' (物) as 'thing' — combine them to get 'real thing' or actual thing. 'Jitsu-butsu' → 実物 (jitsubutsu, 'an actual thing').
Cultural Note
In Japanese shopping, 『実物』 (jitsubutsu, 'an actual thing') is often mentioned to distinguish physical items from photos or descriptions online. For example, 『実物は写真よりきれいです』 (jitsubutsu wa shashin yori kirei desu, 'The actual thing is prettier than the photo').
Forms
Base: 実物Base noun form. Refers to a physical, real object as opposed to a model, image, or description. Example: 『この商品の実物を見たいです』 (kono shouhin no jitsubutsu o mitai desu, 'I want to see the actual thing of this product').