実現

• Reading: じつげん
• Romaji: jitsugen
• Kanji breakdown: 実 (jitsu) — truth, reality, fruit; 現 (gen) — to appear, present
• Pronunciation: /dʑi.tsɯ.geɴ/

Meaning

Realization; implementation; materialization. Making something become reality.

A する verb used both transitively (夢を実現する — to realize a dream) and intransitively (計画が実現する — a plan materializes). Very common in business, politics, and personal goal contexts. Carries a positive, aspirational tone. Often paired with 夢 (dream), 目標 (goal), or 計画 (plan).

Examples

1. 子供のころの夢がついに実現した。 My childhood dream has finally come true.
2. この計画を実現するには時間がかかる。 It will take time to make this plan a reality.
3. 彼女は海外留学の目標を実現させた。 She achieved her goal of studying abroad.

Usage Guide

Context: goals, business, personal development

Tone: aspirational

Origin & History

Compound of 実 (jitsu, truth/reality) and 現 (gen, to appear/manifest). Together they mean 'reality appearing' — something becoming actual.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal