Japanese

りそう
Meaning: ideal; aspiration
Part of Speech: Noun

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理
想

Example sentences

Reality is tough, but I want to keep striving with high ideals.
彼女は理想の未来を心に描いた。
She imagined her ideal future.
理想と現実の距離を縮めるのは難しい
It is difficult to close the gap between ideal and reality.
彼は私の理想のタイプではない。
He is not my ideal type.
理想の将来を思い描く。
Imagine an ideal future.
理想と現実のギャップを埋める。
Bridge the gap between ideal and reality.
彼の理想は現実とかけ離れている。
His ideal is far removed from reality.
彼らは周囲から理想の恋人同士だと思われている。
They are seen by those around them as an ideal couple.
理想の生活にはまだ程遠い。
I am still far from my ideal life.
理想の生活にはほど遠い現実がある。
Reality is far from my ideal life.

Usage Notes

Refers to a perfect state or standard that one aims for, often contrasted with reality.

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