1.
ideal, vision
A conception of something in its most perfect form; a standard of excellence to aspire to.
理想と現実は違う。
Ideals and reality are different.
Common expression
理想の家を見つけた。
I found my ideal house.
高い理想を持って生きる。
To live with high ideals.
理想的な答えはなかなか見つからない。
An ideal answer is hard to find.
理想的 = ideal (な-adjective)
理想ばかり追いかけていても、何も始まらないと気づいた。
I realized that nothing will happen if I only chase after ideals.
USAGE: 理想 refers to an ideal or vision of perfection. It's often contrasted with 現実 (reality).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 理想の〜 (ideal ~)
- 理想と現実 (ideals and reality)
- 理想を追う (to pursue ideals)
- 理想を掲げる (to hold up ideals)
- 理想的 (ideal - な-adjective)
CONTRAST:
- 現実 - reality
- 現実的 - realistic