Japanese word

満足

Pronunciation

Romajimanzoku

Meaning

  • nounsatisfied

Example

私はこの結果に満足しています。watashi wa ko no kek ka ni man zoku shi te i ma su

I am satisfied with this result.

Illustration for 満足 (satisfied)

More examples

目標を達成して、満足しています。moku hyō o tas sei shi te man zoku shi te i ma su

I am satisfied because I achieved my goal.

Core concept

Describes a state in which what is wanted feels fully met, leaving no sense of lack.

Common phrases

  • 満足するman zoku su ru

    feel satisfied

  • 満足のいく結果man zoku no i ku kek ka

    satisfactory result

  • 満足を求めるman zoku o moto me ru

    seek satisfaction

  • 満足を得るman zoku o u ru

    gain satisfaction

Similar words

満足感manzokukan: A feeling of being pleased because one's needs or wishes have been met.
納得nattoku: A feeling of accepting a result or explanation as reasonable.

Definition in Japanese

望みが満ち足りて、不満がないこと。nozo mi ga mi chi ta ri te fu man ga na i ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 満足 (manzoku) combines 満 (man, "full") and 足 (soku, "sufficiency"), giving the sense of needs being fully met.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 満足 (manzoku) often evaluates whether a result, service, or amount meets expectations, so it is useful beyond describing a person's mood.

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