English–Japanese

“ideal” in Japanese

Japanese

Also理想的 (risōteki)

Pronunciation

Romajirisō

Example

それは私の理想です。so re wa watashi no ri sō de su

That is my ideal.

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How to say “ideal” in Japanese

“Ideal” in Japanese is 理想 (risō).

Describes a desired state or model that serves as a standard for what one hopes to achieve.

Full entry for 理想: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 理想

私は理想を現実にする方法を考えています。watashi wa ri sō o gen jitsu ni su ru hō hō o kanga e te i ma su

I am thinking about how to make my ideal a reality.

Tips for using 理想

  • In everyday Japanese, 理想 (risō) can describe a hoped-for partner or lifestyle, so it appears in personal conversations about relationships and future plans.

Other Japanese words for “ideal”

この計画は理想的です。ko no kei kaku wa ri sō teki de su

This plan is ideal.

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