Japanese word

円満

Pronunciation

Romajienman

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveamicable

Example

話し合いで円満に解決しました。hana shi a i de en man ni kai ketsu shi ma shi ta

The issue was resolved amicably.

Illustration for 円満 (amicable)

More examples

家族は円満に暮らしています。ka zoku wa en man ni ku ra shi te i ma su

The family lives together harmoniously.

Core concept

Describes a state in which relationships or situations remain complete, peaceful, and free from friction.

Common phrases

  • 円満に解決するen man ni kai ketsu su ru

    resolve amicably

  • 円満な家庭en man na ka tei

    harmonious family

  • 円満な関係en man na kan kei

    amicable relationship

Similar words

良好ryōkō: Describes a condition or relationship that is generally good and functioning well.
友好的yūkōteki: Describes a relationship marked by goodwill and a willingness to cooperate.
和やかnagoyaka: Describes a calm, friendly atmosphere or relationship with little tension.

Definition in Japanese

対立や不和がなく、物事や人間関係が穏やかにまとまっているさま。tai ritsu ya fu wa ga na ku mono goto ya nin gen kan kei ga oda ya ka ni ma to ma tte i ru sa ma

Word origin

円満 (enman) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 円 (en, "round" or "complete") and 満 (man, "full"), expressing completeness without discord.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the narrower English amicable, 円満 (enman) can also describe a relationship or family life that remains harmonious over time.

Other meanings

  • harmoniousna-adjective
  • smoothna-adjective

Opposites

  • 険悪kenakuhostilena-adjective
  • 不和fuwadiscordnoun

Related words

  • 円満さenmansaamicabilitynoun
  • 円満化enmankaharmonizationnoun

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