Japanese Symbol for
夢yume
dream · vision · aspiration
Readings
Meaning
Dream, vision, fantasy, aspiration. Like the English word, 夢 refers to both sleeping dreams and life dreams — the things we hope to achieve.
Example words
夢中
muchū
absorbed in, crazy about
悪夢
akumu
nightmare
夢想
musō
daydream, fantasy
初夢
hatsuyume
first dream of the new year
初夢 (hatsuyume) — the first dream of the new year — is considered very significant in Japanese culture. Dreaming of Mt. Fuji, a hawk, or an eggplant on New Year's night is said to bring good fortune for the year ahead.
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