1(Of fruit, grain, or crops) to ripen and bear fruit; to reach a harvestable state.
田んぼの稲が黄金色に実り、収穫の時期が近づいている。
The rice in the paddies has ripened to a golden color, and harvest time is approaching.
庭の柿の木に、今年もたくさん実がなった。
The persimmon tree in the yard bore a lot of fruit again this year.
この地域はぶどうがよく実ることで有名だ。
This region is famous for its grapes ripening well.
2(Of effort, plans, or discussion) to bear good results or come to fruition; a figurative extension of ripening.
彼の長年の研究が、ついに実った。
His many years of research finally bore fruit.
地道な練習が実り、大会で優勝することができた。
The steady practice paid off, and we were able to win the tournament.
両社の交渉がようやく実り、契約が成立した。
The negotiations between the two companies finally came to fruition, and the contract was concluded.