Dream in Japanese
"dream" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
夢
yume
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "dream". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
夢 is a dream, both the one you have asleep and the one you work toward. 幻 is an illusion or a vision — something that appears and is not there. Japanese pairs them as 夢幻 for the fleeting quality of both.
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Top pick
dream, vision, illusion
Reading: mu
13 strokes · mysterious, beautiful
Where it comes from
Composed of grass, net, cover, and evening. Visions seen at night.
What it carries
Dream, hope, ideal. Represents world of sleep and future aspirations.
Related kanji for "dream"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for dream?
The most common kanji for "dream" is 夢, read as mu. It means dream, vision, illusion. Related kanji: 幻 (dream).
How many strokes does 夢 have?
夢 has 13 strokes.