じつをいうと
Meanings
Adverb
Expression
1. as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
Composed of
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
Examples (5 in total)
To tell the truth, she is my girlfriend.
To tell the truth, I've forgotten his name.
I can't help you. As a matter of fact, I'm very busy just now.