English–Japanese

“sense of satisfaction” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimanzokukan

Example

頑張った後は満足感を覚えます。gan ba tta ato wa man zoku kan o obo e ma su

I feel a sense of satisfaction after working hard.

Illustration for 満足感 (sense of satisfaction)

How to say “sense of satisfaction” in Japanese

“Sense of satisfaction” in Japanese is 満足感 (manzokukan).

Describes the inner sense that nothing important is lacking after a need, wish, or effort reaches a satisfying state.

Full entry for 満足感: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 満足感

人の役に立てたと分かると、深い満足感があります。hito no yaku ni ta te ta to wa ka ru to buka i man zoku kan ga a ri ma su

When I realize that I have helped someone, I feel a deep sense of satisfaction.

Tips for using 満足感

  • In conversational Japanese, 満足感 (manzokukan) often appears with 覚える (oboeru, "to experience"), a formal-sounding collocation that English usually renders with the simpler verb feel.

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