Translation guide
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Describing a state of pleasant, aimless thinking or daydreaming.
Literally 'to indulge in fantasy/daydreaming'. A common, natural way to say someone is lost in pleasant thoughts.
He is often lost in reverie.
Literally 'to be absorbed in thought'. Slightly more introspective or melancholic than 空想にふける.
A noun meaning 'dream' or 'vision', often used for fanciful or unrealistic daydreams. Can be used with する.
Literally 'daydream'. More specific to a waking dream-like state, often with vivid imagery.
Describing the condition or atmosphere of being in a reverie.
Means 'to think absentmindedly'. Conveys a gentle, unfocused state of reverie.
The English word 'reverie' does not have a single direct Japanese equivalent. Using a dictionary word like 夢想 or 空想 alone may sound unnatural. It's better to use phrases like 空想にふける or 物思いにふける to describe the state.
She was lost in reverie.
She was lost in reverie by the window.
彼は夢想に浸っていた。
He was immersed in reverie.
I was having a reverie during class.
He was in a reverie, gazing at the sea.
Means 'to be entranced' or 'in a trance'. Often used when captivated by beauty or a pleasant thought.
I fell into a reverie listening to the beautiful music.
Means 'meditation'. Can be used for a deep, contemplative reverie, but often has a more formal or spiritual nuance.
He fell into a deep reverie.
His mind wandered into a pleasant reverie.