Translation and Meaning of: 夢 - yume

The Japanese word 「夢」, read as "yume", translates to "dream". In the Japanese language, 「夢」 is composed of each of the two kanji: 「目」(me), which means "eye", and 「夕」(yū), which represents "night". Despite its composition, the kanji itself is more related to the abstract concept of dreams, ideas, aspirations, and visions during sleep than to a literal combination of the meanings of the kanji that form it. In Japanese culture, dreams hold significant value, encompassing diverse interpretations and symbolisms that range from nighttime dreams to personal aspirations and desires.

The origin of the term 「夢」 is rich and ancient, initially emerging in the Chinese language and later being incorporated into the Japanese vocabulary. At first, the use of the word was more related to nighttime dreams that were considered messages and premonitions from the gods. Over time, the meaning expanded in Japan to include both these nighttime experiences and the desires of the heart, reflecting the importance of the word in daily life and the Japanese vocabulary. The radical 「夕」 is often associated with night and rest, contributing to the broad and poetic meaning of the word.

In addition to its basic definition, 「夢」 permeates various forms of cultural expressions in Japan. It is common to find this word in literary works, plays, and songs, often used to describe aspirations and daydreams. In Japanese pop culture, the word can frequently be found in song titles and television programs, symbolizing something to be achieved or a goal to be pursued. Notably, the ideology of pursuing your 「夢」 is strongly integrated into society, inspiring both young people and adults to seek their life goals.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 夢想 (Musou) - Dream, fantasy; an ideal or a deep vision.
• 幻想 (Gensou) - Illusion, fantasy; an image or idea that is not real.
• 夢見 (Yume Mi) - To see in dreams; the experience of dreaming.
• 夢想する (Musou suru) - To dream; to have visions or aspirations.
• 夢見る (Yume Miru) - To dream; to wish or aspire to something.
• 夢想家 (Musouka) - Dreamer; a person who has big dreams and aspirations.
• 夢想的 (Musouteki) - Dreamer; someone who is idealistic or visionary.
• 夢想曲 (Musoukyoku) - Musical fantasy; a composition that evokes dreams.
• 夢想的な (Musouteki na) - Idealist; describes something that has dreamy or fanciful characteristics.
• 夢想的な人 (Musouteki na hito) - A dreamer; someone who is idealistic or has big aspirations.
• 夢想的な作品 (Musouteki na sakuhin) - Dreamy work; an artistic creation that evokes dreams or fantasy.
• 夢想的な世界 (Musouteki na sekai) - Dream world; an idealistic and fantastic environment or setting.
• 夢想的な場所 (Musouteki na basho) - Place of dreams; an imaginary or idealized location.

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夢

Romaji: yume
Kana: ゆめ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: dream

Meaning in English: dream

Definition: Images and experiences that occur in your mind while you sleep.

Example Sentences - (夢) yume

See below some example sentences:

私は彼女に夢中です。

Watashi wa kanojo ni muchuu desu

I'm obsessed with her.

I'm crazy about her.

• 私 - personal pronoun "I"
• は - topic particle, indicates that the subject of the sentence is "me"
• 彼女 - noun "girlfriend"
• に - target particle, indicates that the action is directed towards the "girlfriend"
• 夢中 - adjective "passionate"
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form

彼女は夢を追う。

Kanojo wa yume o ou

She chases her dreams.

She follows her dream.

• 彼女 (kanojo) - She
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 夢 (yume) - Dream
• を (wo) - Direct object particle
• 追う (ou) - to chase

将来の夢は何ですか？

Shourai no yume wa nan desu ka?

What is your dream for the future?

What is your future dream?

• 将来 (shourai) - future
• の (no) - Possession particle
• 夢 (yume) - Dream
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 何 (nani) - what
• ですか (desu ka) - polite way of asking

夢は叶うものだと信じている。

Yume wa kanau mono da to shinjite iru

I believe that dreams come true.

I believe that dreams come true.

• 夢 - Dream
• は - Topic particle
• 叶う - come true, become reality
• もの - thing, object
• だ - verb "to be" in the affirmative form
• と - Quote particle
• 信じている - believe, have faith

ついに夢が叶った。

Tsuini yume ga kanatta

Finally my dream came true.

The dream has finally come true.

• ついに - adverb that indicates finally, finally
• 夢 - noun meaning dream
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 叶った - verb that indicates that the dream came true, in the past

一つの夢がある。

hitotsu no yume ga aru

There is a dream.

• 一つ - I'm sorry, but I need the text you would like me to translate. Please provide the content for translation.
• の - of
• 夢 - Dream
• が - subject
• ある - exists

恐ろしい夢を見た。

Kyōroshii yume o mita

I had a scary dream.

I had a terrible dream.

• 恐ろしい - spooky
• 夢 - Dream
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 見た - past tense of the verb "miru" meaning "to see"

私の夢は牧場を持つことです。

Watashi no yume wa bokujou wo motsu koto desu

My dream is to have a farm.

My dream is to have a ranch.

• 私の夢は - "Watashi no yume wa" means "My dream is"
• 牧場を - "Bokujou wo" means "a farm"
• 持つこと - "Motsu koto" means "to have"
• です - "Desu" is a particle that indicates a formal statement

遂に夢が叶った。

Tsuini yume ga kanatta

Finally my dream came true.

The dream has finally come true.

• 遂に (tsui ni) - finally
• 夢 (yume) - Dream
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 叶った (kanatta) - took place