理想
りそう
risou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
理想 (りそう (risou)) means "Ideal". It is read りそう (risou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Ideal
Also : Ideals · Aspiration
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Example Sentences
理想と現実の差を感じている。
りそうとげんじつのさをかんじている。
I feel the gap between ideal and reality.
理想の家を建てることが夢だ。
りそうのいえをたてることがゆめだ。
My dream is to build an ideal home.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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