de facto in Japanese
de facto in Japanese is 事実上, デファクト — de facto means existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
de facto in Japanese
事実上
Pronounced: jijitsujō
In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
デファクト
Pronounced: defakuto
In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
What does "de facto" mean?
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adjective Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
"The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election."
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adverb In actual fact, as things really stand rather than as the law or the paperwork says.
"The border has de facto ceased to exist."
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de facto in a sentence
- The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election.
- English is the de facto language of international aviation.
- The border has de facto ceased to exist.
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What is "de facto" in Japanese?
"de facto" in Japanese is 事実上, デファクト. de facto means: Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
How do you pronounce 事実上?
"de facto" in Japanese is 事実上, pronounced "jijitsujō".
How do you use "de facto" in a sentence?
Example: "The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election." In Japanese, "de facto" is 事実上, デファクト.
Are there other ways to say "de facto" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "de facto": 事実上, デファクト.
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