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実を言うと、彼

to tell the truth, he

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to tell the truth, he 実を言うと means “to tell the truth” or “actually” and introduces a frank statement. 彼 means “he” or “him,” depending on its role in the sentence.
JA: 実を言うと、彼は私の親友です。
EN: To tell the truth, he is my best friend.

実を言うと、彼が嫌いなんだ。

To tell you the truth, I don't like him.

実を言うと、彼は独力でそれをやったのだ。

To tell the truth, he did it all by himself.

実を言うと、彼の名前を忘れてしまったんです。

To tell you the truth, I’ve forgotten his name.

実を言うと、彼が好きではない。

To tell you the truth, I don't like him.

実を言うと、彼はかなり内気な子だった。

To tell the truth, he was quite a shy boy.