夢
Grammar & Usage
Noun
Neutral/General
How it works
A noun that functions as a direct object with the particle 'o' or as a subject with 'ga'. Often used with the verb 'miru' (to see/to dream) or 'kanaeru' (to fulfill).
Sample sentences
ゆうべ、とても不思議な夢を見ました。
I had a very strange dream last night.
私の将来の夢は、世界中を旅することです。
My dream for the future is to travel all around the world.
Quick facts
JLPTLevel:N4
pitchAccent:Atamadaka (Type 1: ユめ)
kanjiReadings:Kun-yomi: yume,On-yomi: mu
Mnemonic
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Example
ゆうべ、とても不思議な夢を見ました。
I had a very strange dream last night.
私の将来の夢は、世界中を旅することです。
My dream for the future is to travel all around the world.
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