Dreams and reality
Core words, Stage 2chunk 35 of 80Life and time
Lets you set ideals and miracles against harsh reality.
genjitsu
reality; real life
Real life as opposed to dreams, plans or fiction.
Genjitsu o miro = face reality. Genjitsuteki = realistic.
genjitsu wa sonna ni amakunai yo
Real life isn't that easy.
現実はそんなに甘くないよ
genjitsu wa sonna ni amaku arimasen yo
Real life isn't that easy.
現実はそんなに甘くありませんよ
Written 現実 · げんじつRank #1257 in 3,030 TV dramas
kamisama
God; a god
In quick prayers and exclamations, and as praise for someone who saved the day.
Slang: kami alone means 'amazing' (kami da! = that's awesome).
kamisama, onegai! goukaku sasete!
Please, God, let me pass!
神様、お願い!合格させて!
kamisama, douka goukaku dekimasu you ni
Please, God, let me pass.
神様、どうか合格できますように
Written 神様 · かみさまRank #1878 in 3,030 TV dramas
risou
ideal; the perfect (version)
Your ideal of something: risou no taipu (ideal type), risou ga takai (have high standards).
Often paired with genjitsu: risou to genjitsu (the ideal vs reality). Risouteki = ideal (as an adjective).
risou no kareshi tte donna hito?
What's your ideal boyfriend like?
理想の彼氏ってどんな人?
risou no kareshi wa donna hito desu ka?
What would your ideal boyfriend be like?
理想の彼氏はどんな人ですか?
Written 理想 · りそうRank #1998 in 3,030 TV dramas
kiseki
miracle
Something that by rights shouldn't have happened, often said with relief or exaggeration.
Kiseki ga okiru = a miracle happens. Kisekiteki ni = miraculously.
shiken ni ukatta no wa kiseki da yo
Me passing that exam was a miracle.
試験に受かったのは奇跡だよ
shiken ni ukatta no wa kiseki desu
Passing that exam was a miracle.
試験に受かったのは奇跡です
Written 奇跡 · きせきRank #2084 in 3,030 TV dramas