Japanese word

満ちる

Pronunciation

Romajimichiru

Meaning

  • verbbe filled with

Example

町は祭りの音で満ちています。machi wa matsu ri no oto de mi chi te i ma su

The town is filled with festival sounds.

Illustration for 満ちる (be filled with)

More examples

彼女の声は自信に満ちています。kano jo no koe wa ji shin ni mi chi te i ma su

Her voice conveys confidence.

Core concept

Shows something gradually filling an available space until it reaches a full state.

Common phrases

  • 水で満ちるmizu de mi chi ru

    be filled with water

  • 喜びに満ちるyoroko bi ni mi chi ru

    be filled with joy

  • 活気に満ちるkak ki ni mi chi ru

    be full of energy

Similar words

満たすmitasu: To make a place, container, or person full of something.
充満するjūmansuru: To spread throughout a space until every part of it is full.

Definition in Japanese

空間や心などが、物事でいっぱいになる。kū kan ya kokoro na do ga mono goto de i ppa i ni na ru

Word origin

The native verb 満ちる (michiru) shares its root and meaning with the older verb 満つ (matsu, "to become full").

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 満ちる (michiru) describes a place, room, or heart becoming full, while 満たす (mitasu) describes someone or something filling it.

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