Translation guide
The English word 'facts' can refer to pieces of true information, or be used as a slang interjection expressing strong agreement. This guide covers both uses.
Referring to pieces of information that are true or can be proven.
The most direct and common translation for 'fact' or 'facts'. Used in both formal and everyday contexts.
それは事実ですか？
Is that a fact?
事実に基づいて判断する。
Judge based on facts.
Often used as 'in fact' or 'actually', emphasizing reality versus appearance or assumption.
実際のところ、彼は来なかった。
In fact, he didn't come.
Literally 'true thing', a more colloquial way to say 'facts' or 'the truth'.
本当のことを教えてください。
Please tell me the facts.
Used as an interjection to express enthusiastic agreement, similar to 'true!' or 'exactly!'.
Younger Japanese speakers often use the English word 'facts' (ファクツ) as slang, especially online or in casual conversation. It's understood as a strong agreement.
ファクツ！
Facts!
Very common casual phrase meaning 'That's it!' or 'Exactly!'. Equivalent to 'facts' in slang usage.
A: このラーメン最高だよね。B: それな！
A: This ramen is the best, right? B: Facts!
Literally 'seriously, that', used to strongly agree. More emphatic than それな.
A: あの映画、つまらなかった。B: マジそれ。
A: That movie was boring. B: Facts.
The slang 'facts' as an interjection does not have a direct traditional Japanese equivalent. Using 事実 in that context would sound unnatural. Use the loanword or casual phrases like それな instead.