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What does 理想 (りそう, risou) mean?

理想 (りそう, risou) means ideal.

Quick facts
Readingりそう
Romajirisou
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
りそう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonrisou

ideal

Genki 23Genki
  1. 1noun · no-adjective ideal; ideals

Example sentences

  • I'm torn between ideals and reality.

  • My ideal is to become a teacher.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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