Japanese word

充実

Pronunciation

Romajijūjitsu

Meaning

  • nounfulfillment

Example

生活の充実が大切です。sei katsu no jū jitsu ga tai setsu de su

Fulfillment in life is important.

Illustration for 充実 (fulfillment)

More examples

家族と過ごす時間が、生活の充実につながります。ka zoku to su go su ji kan ga sei katsu no jū jitsu ni tsu na ga ri ma su

Time spent with family leads to fulfillment in life.

Core concept

Describes a state in which what matters is sufficiently present, making something feel full and satisfying.

Common phrases

  • 生活の充実sei katsu no jū jitsu

    fulfillment in life

  • 充実を感じるjū jitsu o kan ji ru

    feel fulfilled

  • 充実を求めるjū jitsu o moto me ru

    seek fulfillment

Similar words

満足manzoku: A state of feeling content because a need, desire, or expectation has been met.
充足jūsoku: A state in which a need or condition is fully met, often in an abstract or formal context.

Definition in Japanese

内容や実質が十分に満たされ、豊かで満足できる状態。nai yō ya jis shitsu ga jū bun ni mi ta sa re yuta ka de man zoku de ki ru jō tai

Word origin

充実 (jūjitsu) combines 充 (jū, "fill") and 実 (jitsu, "substance"), giving the word its sense of being filled with substance or value.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 充実 (jūjitsu) often describes a satisfying life, schedule, or experience rather than only a complete set of things.

Other meanings

  • completenessnoun

Opposites

  • 空虚kūkyoemptinessnoun

Related words

  • 充実するjūjitsusurube fulfillingverb
  • 充実感jūjitsukansense of fulfillmentnoun

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