実は (Jitsuha) is a Japanese expression meaning “as a matter of fact, by the way, to tell you the truth, to be honest”.
Meanings
- expression, adverbas a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actuallyは is pronounced as わ
Examples
実は彼女は僕の姉だ。
As a matter of fact, she is my sister.
実は別の約束がある。
The fact is that I have another appointment.
彼は実は犯罪者だった。
He was in reality a criminal.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).