実際のところ

じっさいのところ · jissai no tokoro

JLPT N2

Meaning

In reality; as a matter of fact; to tell the truth; the truth is

Examples

• 彼はいつも忙しそうに見えるけど、実際のところ、それほどでもないよ。 — He always looks busy, but in reality, he's not that busy.
• みんなが難しいと言っていたけど、実際のところ、やってみたら簡単だった。 — Everyone said it was difficult, but as a matter of fact, when I tried it, it was easy.
• 彼女はいつも笑顔だけど、実際のところ、最近は少し悩んでいるらしい。 — She always smiles, but to tell the truth, it seems she's been a bit troubled lately.