Translation of Japanese word "夢" to English
夢
ゆめ
[yume]
IPA: /yume/
Meaning
NounImaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
How to use
夢 (yume) — 'dream / dream (hope)'. 夢を見る — have a dream (while sleeping). 夢が叶う (yume ga kanau) — dream comes true.
🇬🇧 English
dream
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 夢
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゆめ
Romaji Transcription: yume
Example Sentences
夢の中で私は空を飛んでいた。
ゆめ の なか で わたし は そら を とんで いました。
In my dream, I was flying in the sky.
夢は私たちの希望を与えてくれる。
ゆめ は わたしたち の のぞみ を あたえて くれる。
Dreams give us hope.
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- 夢を見る— to dream / have a dream
- 夢が叶う— dream comes true
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Frequency rank: #636 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "夢" mean?▼
The Japanese word "夢" means "dream" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "夢"?▼
The word "夢" is read as "ゆめ" (yume). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the images or scenarios created by the brain while sleeping.".
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