Translation and Meaning of: 満場 - manjyou

The word 「満場」 (manjyou) is a Japanese expression that means "the entire assembly" or "everyone present." It is often used in contexts where it is intended to indicate the totality of a group present in a certain space, such as in meetings, conferences, or similar events. The expression is used to emphasize the unanimity or total agreement among all participants in a meeting or event.

Etymologically, 「満場」 is composed of two kanji: 「満」 (man), which means "full" or "complete," and 「場」 (jou), which means "place" or "location," often used to indicate a physical space. Together, these characters form the idea of a "fully filled place," which serves as a metaphor for a group of people in complete agreement or presence.

The origin of the word dates back to traditional use in social and political contexts in Japan, where unanimity in collective decisions was highly valued. The use of 「満場」 echoes this tradition, highlighting the importance of collectivism and consensus in formal situations. However, its use is not limited to formal contexts; it can also be applied in more casual environments, but it always carries the connotation of totality or unanimity.

Besides "満場", there are variations of the word that are used in the same or different contexts. For example, while "満場一致" (manjyou icchi) emphasizes a unanimous decision, "満場喝采" (manjyou kassai) refers to a collective applause or acclaim. These expressions demonstrate how the linguistic structure of Japanese allows for the creation of rich and precise terms, reflecting important cultural aspects such as collectivity and consensus.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 満員 (man'in) - crowded, full of people
• 満席 (manseki) - full, complete in a place (like a theater or bus)
• 満載 (mansai) - loaded to the maximum (used for loads or boats)

満場

Romaji: manjyou
Kana: まんじょう
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: unanimous; all the public

Meaning in English: unanimous;whole audience

Definition: A meeting of a large number of people or clients.

Example Sentences - (満場) manjyou

See below some example sentences:

満場掌声を浴びる。

Manjou shousai wo abiru

Receive applause from the entire audience.

I will be exposed to the full voice.

• 満場 - means "the entire audience" or "everyone present at the venue".
• 掌声 - means "applause".
• を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
• 浴びる - verb meaning "to receive" or "to bathe". In this case, it is being used in the figurative sense of "receiving" the applause.