reality

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the actual world we live in, especially when compared to movies, books, or the internet.

n. the real world or the sum of all that is real, often contrasted with virtual or fictional environments.

日本語:現実※

“In reality, the job was much harder than it looked in the advertisement.”

“While the film depicts a glamorous lifestyle, the reality of working in the fashion industry involves long hours and intense pressure.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a fact or situation that is true and must be accepted.

n. a real entity, event, or fact; a specific circumstance that exists objectively.

日本語:現実※

“The loss of his job became a painful reality after he received the final letter.”

“The political realities of the region made it difficult for the two nations to sign a lasting peace treaty.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal

n. a type of television show that follows the real lives of people instead of using actors.

n. referring to a genre of television programming that documents unscripted real-life situations.

“She enjoys watching reality shows about people living on remote islands.”

“Critics argue that reality television often manipulates situations to create artificial drama for the sake of higher ratings.”