夢: the kanji for dream
夢 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means dream. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
夢 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
夢 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ム (mu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 夢中むちゅう · muchū | absorbed in; crazy about |
ゆめ (yume)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 夢ゆめ · yume | dream |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼はゲームに夢中です。Kare wa gēmu ni muchū desu.He is absorbed in the game.
- 昨夜、怖い夢を見た。Sakuya, kowai yume o mita.I had a scary dream last night.
- 将来の夢は医者になることです。Shōrai no yume wa isha ni naru koto desu.My dream for the future is to become a doctor.
- 子どもの頃から夢中で本を読んでいた。Kodomo no koro kara muchū de hon o yonde ita.I've been absorbed in reading books since childhood.
- 夢が叶ってうれしい。Yume ga kanatte ureshii.I'm happy my dream came true.
Questions about 夢
How many strokes does 夢 have?
夢 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 夢?
The on readings are mu (ム). The kun readings are yume (ゆめ).
What JLPT level is 夢?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 夢
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.