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  4. 実在する

実在する

jitsuzai suru
to exist

この会社は実在するかどうか確認してください。

Please verify whether this company actually exists.


general

To physically exist or have a real presence in the world.

彼は実在する人物かどうか疑われている。

It is doubted whether he is a real person.

Often used to confirm the existence of people, organizations, or things.

general

To be a real entity as opposed to fictional or imaginary.

この伝説は実在した人物に基づいている。

This legend is based on a real person.

Common in discussions about historical figures or events.

Collocations

実在する人物real person実在する会社real company実在する証拠evidence of existence

Synonyms

存在する実在している

Antonyms

架空の虚構の

Related Phrases

実在しないphrase
does not exist
実在性phrase
existence

Pro Tip

Verification Context

This verb is often used when confirming the existence of something that might be doubted.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While generally neutral, it can sound formal in certain contexts. For casual speech, '存在する' might be more common.

Word Origin

From 実 (jitsu, 'real') + 在 (zai, 'to exist') + する (suru, verb suffix).

Usage Notes

Often used to verify the legitimacy of something or someone. Can be formal or informal depending on context.

Word Breakdown

実
real
root
+
在
to exist
root
+
する
to do (verb suffix)
suffix
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