理 念(りねん)

りねん

noun

principle; ideal; philosophy

1. principle; ideal; philosophy; fundamental concept

A fundamental idea or guiding principle, especially one that forms the basis of an organization's policies or a person's beliefs.

会社(かいしゃ)の経営(けいえい)理念(りねん)を掲(かか)げる。

We put forth the company's management philosophy.

理念(りねん)と現実(げんじつ)の間(あいだ)には差(さ)がある。

There's a gap between ideals and reality.

教育(きょういく)理念(りねん)に基(もと)づいて指導(しどう)する。

We teach based on our educational philosophy.

理念(りねん) refers to a guiding principle or fundamental philosophy that shapes an organization's direction or a person's actions. Commonly used in business, education, and politics.

Compound: 理(り) (reason/principle) + 念(ねん) (thought/idea)

Compounds

経営(けいえい)理念(りねん): management philosophy
教育(きょういく)理念(りねん): educational philosophy
基本(きほん)理念(りねん): fundamental principle
設立(せつりつ)理念(りねん): founding philosophy

Common patterns

理念(りねん)を掲(かか)げる: to set forth a principle
理念(りねん)に基(もと)づく: based on a principle
理念(りねん)と現実(げんじつ): ideals and reality

Similar words

信念(しんねん): personal conviction or belief
思想(しそう): ideology, thought (broader, more political)
哲学(てつがく): philosophy (academic discipline or personal approach)

Related Words

Compare: 信念(しんねん) (personal conviction or belief)

Compare: 思想(しそう) (ideology, thought)

Compare: 哲学(てつがく) (philosophy)

Related: 概念(がいねん) (concept)

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Added 2026.1.17 6:25 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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