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) is often used in business and organizational contexts.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 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
  • 理念(りねん)を掲(かか)げる: to uphold a principle
  • 理念(りねん)に基(もと)づく: based on a principle

CONTRAST:

  • 思想(しそう): ideology, thought
  • 信念(しんねん): conviction, belief
  • 哲学(てつがく): philosophy (academic discipline)
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Added 2026.1.17 6:25 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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