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What is the Kanji for 'Dream'? | 夢

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Dream', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Dream' is 夢.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dream

    Reading

    kunyomiゆめ

    yume

    onyomi

    mu

    Parts

    Grass Net Crown Evening

    Example Word

    夢: dream. The Japanese noun '夢 (ゆめ)' primarily means 'dream'. It can refer to the dreams one experiences while sleeping, as well as aspirations or hopes for the future. For example: I had a strange dream last night「昨夜、変な夢を見た」(さくや、へんなゆめをみた). Her dream is to become a doctor「彼女の夢は医者になることです」(かのじょのゆめはいしゃになることです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that feels unreal or fantastical, such as 'a dreamlike scenery' (夢のような景色 - ゆめのようなけしき).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    405

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 4 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Grass

    radical

    Meaning

    Net

    radical

    Meaning

    Crown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evening

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Dream

    word

    夢中

    Meaning

    Engrossed

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 48 kanji contain the part 艹 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flower

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grass

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tea

    kanji

    Meaning

    Yellow

    kanji

    Meaning

    England, Distinguished

    kanji

    Meaning

    Young

    kanji

    Meaning

    Medicine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suffer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baggage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Art, Performance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leaf

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lawn, Turf

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vegetable

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thin, Dilute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bury, Burial

    kanji

    Meaning

    Amass, Store up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Steam

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vague, Desert

    kanji

    Meaning

    Renowned, Author

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fungus, Bacteria

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recommend, Mat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Solemn, Villa

    kanji

    Meaning

    China, Splendor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bud, Sprout

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stem

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grow thickly, Luxuriant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fruit, Cake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wild, Rough

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seedling

    kanji

    Meaning

    Potato

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chrysanthemum

    kanji

    Meaning

    Algae, Seaweed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fuel, Firewood

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fief, Fiefdom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fragrant, Perfume

    kanji

    Meaning

    Balmy, Fragrant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cocoon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Briar, Thorn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wisteria

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    Meaning

    Numb

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bullying

    kanji

    Meaning

    Indigo

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cover over

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kudzu, Arrowroot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neglect, Scorn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lid

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 罒 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    Meaning

    Demolition, Break down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sin, Guilt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Punishment, Penalty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government office

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gauze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quit, Dismiss

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abuse, Insult

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neglect, Scorn

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 25 kanji contain the part 冖 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Learn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copy, Photograph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Redundant, Superfluous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Manage

    kanji

    Meaning

    Army

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belt, Wear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prosper, Flourish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search, Rope

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Immersed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Great man, Magnificent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inn, Pavilion

    kanji

    Meaning

    Firefly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mound, Tumulus

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gloom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dark

    kanji

    Meaning

    Glossary

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 夕 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Name

    kanji

    Meaning

    Many

    kanji

    Meaning

    Outside

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 夢 mean?

夢 means 'Dream'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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