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JLPT N212画 · 12 strokesradical 水grade 4freq #720

full, satisfied, fulfilled

On'yomi (音読み)

  • マン
  • バン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • み.ちる
  • み.たす
  • み.てる

Mnemonic

As the water (水) overflows from the brim of a full cup, it symbolizes a heart that is completely satisfied and fulfilled.

About this kanji

The kanji 満, pronounced as 'man' in on'yomi and 'mitiru' or 'mitasu' in kun'yomi, primarily means 'full' or 'satisfied'. It is often used as a noun or verb. For example, the compound 満足 (まんぞく) means 'satisfaction', indicating a feeling of completeness. Another common term is 満員 (まんいん), which refers to a 'full house' or a place with no available space, like a crowded train. 満タン (まんたん) describes something that is 'full', often used for petrol tanks. A quick note is that while this kanji relates to fullness, it can also express emotional fulfillment or satisfaction.

Built from

滿

Example sentences

  • 水が満ちています。

    The water is full.

Meanings across languages

English
full, satisfied, fulfilled
Tiếng Việt
đầy, hài lòng, thỏa mãn
日本語
満たす, 満足
한국어
만족스러운
中文
id
penuh
th
เต็ม
es
lleno
fr
plein
de
voll
pt
cheio

Common compounds

  • 満足まんぞくsatisfaction, contentment
  • 満員まんいんfull house, crowded
  • 満タンまんたんfull, topped off (tank)
  • 満開まんかいfull bloom

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