This is the 357th most frequent Japanese word.


"Dream"


夢 here represents an 'aspiration' or 'goal' that one hopes to achieve.

子供の頃、科学者になる夢を持っていました。

When I was a child, I had a dream of becoming a scientist.


夢 in this context refers to a 'dream' experienced while sleeping.

昨夜見た夢はとても不思議でした。

The dream I had last night was very mysterious.


夢 in this sentence is used metaphorically to describe something 'surreal' or 'fantastical.'

夢のような一日を過ごしました。

I had a day that felt like a dream.