Japanese word

満喫

Pronunciation

Romajimankitsu

Meaning

  • nounmaking the most of ___

Example

休日を満喫します。kyū jitsu o man kitsu shi ma su

I make the most of my day off.

Illustration for 満喫 (making the most of ___)

More examples

家族と温泉旅行を満喫しました。ka zoku to on sen ryo kō o man kitsu shi ma shi ta

I made the most of a hot spring trip with my family.

Core concept

Shows complete immersion in and enjoyment of an experience, time, or opportunity.

Common phrases

  • 休日を満喫するkyū jitsu o man kitsu su ru

    make the most of a day off

  • 自然を満喫するshi zen o man kitsu su ru

    enjoy nature to the fullest

Similar words

堪能tannō: The deep enjoyment of an experience through appreciation of its qualities.
享受kyōju: The pleasure gained from making use of benefits, rights, or favorable conditions.
謳歌ōka: The wholehearted enjoyment of a favorable period, condition, or way of life.

Definition in Japanese

余暇や楽しみなどを十分に味わい、心ゆくまで楽しむこと。yo ka ya tano shi mi na do o jū bun ni aji wa i kokoro yu ku ma de tano shi mu ko to

Word origin

満喫 (mankitsu) combines 満 (man, "full") and 喫 (kitsu, "eat or drink"), giving the sense of taking in an experience to the fullest.

Usage tips

  • In conversational Japanese, 満喫 (mankitsu) often describes fully enjoying a trip, holiday, meal, or other experience, making it stronger than simply enjoying something.

Other meanings

  • having one's fillnoun

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