Japanese word

理想的

Pronunciation

Romajirisōteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveideal

Example

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

This plan is ideal.

Illustration for 理想的 (ideal)

More examples

理想的な答えは、状況によって変わります。ri sō teki na kota e wa jō kyō ni yo tte ka wa ri ma su

The ideal answer varies depending on the situation.

Core concept

Describes a state that matches an imagined standard of perfection and is therefore most desirable.

Common phrases

  • 理想的な条件ri sō teki na jō ken

    ideal conditions

  • 理想的な環境ri sō teki na kan kyō

    ideal environment

  • 理想的な解決策ri sō teki na kai ketsu saku

    ideal solution

Similar words

完璧kanpeki: Describes a state with no flaws or missing parts.
最適saiteki: Describes the choice or condition that suits a particular purpose or situation best.
最善saizen: Describes the best available choice or action under given conditions.
絶好zekkō: Describes a highly favorable condition or opportunity for a particular purpose.

Definition in Japanese

理想にかなっていて、望ましい条件をすべて満たしているさま。ri sō ni ka na tte i te nozo ma shi i jō ken o su be te mi ta shi te i ru sa ma

Word origin

理想的 (risōteki) is formed from 理 (ri, "principle"), 想 (sō, "thought"), and the suffix 的 (teki, "-like" or "having the nature of") in Sino-Japanese word formation.

Usage tips

  • In natural Japanese, 理想的 (risōteki) can describe a highly desirable situation without necessarily claiming that every detail is perfect.

Opposites

Related words

  • 理想化risōkaidealizationnoun
  • 理想主義risōshugiidealismnoun

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