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“be full” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsumaru

Example

予定が詰まっています。yo tei ga tsu ma tte i ma su

My schedule is full.

Illustration for 詰まる (be full)

How to say “be full” in Japanese

“Be full” in Japanese is 詰まる (tsumaru).

Describes a state in which something has no room left or no clear way forward because it is packed or blocked.

Full entry for 詰まる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 詰まる

予約が詰まっているため、来週まで診察を受けられません。yo yaku ga tsu ma tte i ru ta me rai shū ma de shin satsu o u ke ra re ma se n

The appointment slots are full, so I can't see a doctor until next week.

Tips for using 詰まる

  • 予定が詰まっています (yotei ga tsumatte imasu) naturally describes a busy schedule, while 道が詰まっています (michi ga tsumatte imasu) describes a blocked road.

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