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risou
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 理想

noun, no adjective
  1. ideal; ideals

Definition and Synonyms for 理想

Ideal the idea of something that is perfect
Synonyms: 理想
Aspiration a cherished desire
Synonyms: ドリーム, アンビション, , 大志, 大望, 大願, 宿望, 宿願, 希望, , 志望, 意欲, 意気込み, 意気込む, 憧れ, 憧れる, 憧憬, , 望み, 望む, 理想, 野心, 野望, 雄心, 雄志, 願い事, 願望
Ideal model of excellence or perfection of a kind
Synonyms: 亀鑑, 全人, 師表, 手本, 模範, 理想, 理想像, 聖人, 聖人, 鏡鑑,
Ideal something that one hopes to attain
Synonyms: 理想
Ideal one having no equal
Synonyms: 亀鑑, 全人, 師表, 手本, 模範, 理想, 理想像, 聖人, 聖人, 鏡鑑,

Meanings for each kanji in 理想

» logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth
» concept; think; idea; thought

Categories 理想 is a member of

Idea the content of cognition
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Desire the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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Model someone worthy of imitation
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Sample Sentences for 理想

To all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright: Tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.
His thoughts are empty of idea.
To John, Sammy was an ideal singer.
My dream went up in smoke.
He is a perfect gentleman.

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