満 (mǎn) - Full & filled

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mǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

満 · mǎn

Full;

filled;

satisfied;

to reach a limit;

a Japanese variant of 满 (mǎn).

Fullfilledsatisfied

Usage highlights

Full capacitySatisfactionFull moonFulfillmentFull marksOverflowing

Synonyms

  • 满— full; filled (Simplified Chinese form)
  • 盈— full; filled; surplus
  • 充— full; sufficient

Antonyms

  • 空— empty
  • 缺— lacking; deficient
  • 虚— void; empty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The container is full (容器満了).
  • I am satisfied with the result (結果に満足).
  • He reached the age of majority (満年齢).
  • The hall was filled with people (会場満員).

Collocations

  • Full capacity(満員)
  • Satisfaction(満足)
  • Full moon(満月)
  • Fulfillment(満たす)
  • Full marks(満点)
  • Overflowing(満ちる)

Idioms

  • Full of confidence(満腔の自信)
  • Overflowing with pride(得意満面)
  • Filled with joy(喜びに満ちる)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese, 満 is the standard form for the character meaning 'full'.
  • Used in contexts of completion, satisfaction, and abundance in both Chinese and Japanese.
  • The full moon (満月) is a common cultural symbol of completeness and beauty.

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