ζΊ€

JLPT N3

Full, satisfied

Readings

On’yomi: γƒžγƒ³ (man)
Kun’yomi: み(ける), み(γŸγ™) (mi(chiru), mi(tasu))
β€’ み(ける) – to be full, to be filled, to expire (time) β€’ み(γŸγ™) – to fill, to satisfy, to fulfill

Vocabulary

ζΊ€θΆ³
γΎγ‚“γžγ
satisfaction
ζΊ€ε“‘
まんいん
full
満ける
みける
fill
不満
ちまん
dissatisfaction
ζΊ€η‚Ή
まんてん
perfect score

Example Sentences

満袳します。
γΎγ‚“γžγ します。
I am satisfied.
ι›»θ»ŠγŒζΊ€ε“‘γ§γ™γ€‚
でんしゃ が まんいん です。
The train is crowded.
ζ°΄γŒζΊ€γ‘γΎγ™γ€‚
みず が みけます。
Water fills up.
δΈζΊ€γŒγ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ€‚
ちまん が γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ€‚
There is dissatisfaction.
満点です。
まんてん です。
It is a perfect score.

Cultural Note

🌸 ζΊ€ often symbolizes wholeness, contentment, and balance in Japanese culture.
β€’ In expressions like β€œζΊ€θΆ³ (satisfaction)” and β€œζΊ€γ‘γ‚‹ (to be full),” it reflects a sense of completion and harmony.
β€’ The full moon (ζΊ€ζœˆ) is celebrated during festivals like εδΊ”ε€œ (γ˜γ‚…γ†γ”γ‚„) as a symbol of abundance and gratitude.
β€’ The opposite, 不満 (dissatisfaction), expresses the absence of fullness β€” a key emotional contrast in Japanese communication.