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)

COMMON 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)
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Added 2026.1.17 6:25 · Revised 2026.4.7 12:52
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