Translation and Meaning of: 理想 - risou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 理想 (risou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: risou
Kana: りそう
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: ideal
Meaning in English: ideal
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (理想) risou
理想 (risou) is a Japanese word composed of two kanji: 理 (ri) meaning "reason" or "logic" and 想 (sou) meaning "thought" or "idea". Together these kanji form the word meaning "ideal" or "perfect idea". The word is often used to describe a goal or a dream that a person wants to achieve. The etymology of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when the word was written as 理想郷 (risoukyou), meaning "ideal paradise". The word was later shortened to 理想 and became a common word in the Japanese language.How to Write in Japanese - (理想) risou
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Synonyms and Similar - (理想) risou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
理念; 理想像; 理念像; 理念思想; 理念観; 理想観; 理想思想; 理想的; 理想主義; 理想化; 理想世界; 理想郷; 理想像; 理想観念; 理念主義; 理念化; 理念世界; 理念郷.
Words containing: 理想
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Words with the same pronunciation: りそう risou
Example Sentences - (理想) risou
Below are some example sentences:
私の理想は世界平和です。
Watashi no risou wa sekai heiwa desu
My ideal is world peace.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese.
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging.
- 理想 - noun meaning "ideal" or "dream".
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 世界 - noun meaning "world".
- 平和 - noun meaning "peace".
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense, indicating the statement of the sentence.
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Other words of the same type: Substantive.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "ideal" é "(理想) risou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
