Translation guide
The concept of an unchangeable, universal fact. In Japanese, this is often expressed through nouns like 絶対的真実 or 絶対的真理, but the phrasing depends on context—philosophical, everyday, or emphatic.
Referring to a truth that is absolute, objective, and independent of human perception, often in philosophical or religious contexts.
A common translation for 'absolute truth' in philosophical discussions. 真実 implies factual truth.
絶対的真実は存在するのか？
Does absolute truth exist?
Used in more abstract or logical contexts. 真理 often refers to universal principles or ultimate truth.
彼は絶対的真理を追求している。
He is pursuing absolute truth.
Simply 'truth', but can imply absoluteness in context. Often used in everyday speech.
真実は一つだ。
The truth is one (absolute).
Stressing that something is undeniably true, often in arguments or strong assertions.
Literally 'an unmistakable fact'. Conveys that something is absolutely true and cannot be denied.
それは紛れもない事実だ。
That is an absolute truth.
Means 'an undeniable truth'. Stronger than just 真実.
これが疑いようのない真実です。
This is the absolute truth.
Casual and emphatic, meaning 'absolutely true'. Used in spoken Japanese.
それ、絶対に本当？
Is that the absolute truth?
Referring to divine or ultimate truth in religious teachings.
Often used in religious contexts to mean the ultimate, unchanging truth of a faith.
聖書は絶対の真理を教えている。
The Bible teaches absolute truth.
Can stand alone for 'truth' in a spiritual sense, often implying absoluteness.
真理はあなたを自由にする。
The truth (absolute) will set you free.
真実 (shinjitsu) refers to factual truth, often about events or statements. 真理 (shinri) refers to universal or philosophical truth. For 'absolute truth', 絶対的真実 is more about undeniable facts, while 絶対的真理 is about eternal principles.
真実は時に人を傷つける。
The truth sometimes hurts people.
彼は人生の真理を探している。
He is searching for the truth of life.
Directly translating 'absolute truth' as 絶対的真実 may sound overly formal or philosophical in casual conversation. In everyday contexts, use simpler phrases like 本当のこと (the real thing) or 事実 (fact) unless you specifically mean an unchangeable universal truth.