Translation and Meaning of: 満足 - manzoku

The Japanese word 「満足」 (manzoku) refers to the concept of satisfaction or contentment. Etymologically, 「満」 (man) means "full" or "complete," denoting the idea of fullness. On the other hand, 「足」 (zoku) means "foot" or "sufficient," indicating what is adequate or enough. This combination gives us the notion of being completely satisfied, where all needs and desires have been fully met.

The origin of the expression 「満足」 dates back to ancient times in Japan, when the pursuit of harmony and balance was a central aspect of daily life and philosophy. The term is widely used in contexts ranging from personal satisfaction in daily activities to the feeling of achievement in larger and more complex goals. The idea of manzoku is intrinsically linked to a state of mind and spirit that is balanced, providing a sense of inner peace and contentment.

In contemporary use, 「満足」 is employed in different aspects of life, such as in restaurants to describe satisfaction with a meal, in work environments to indicate contentment with a completed project, or even in personal relationships. The word can also be expanded in its literary and philosophical use, often linked to the idea that true contentment comes from within and not from external possessions. This understanding is rooted in many aspects of Japanese culture, where the pursuit of a balanced life is fundamental.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 満足感 (manzokukan) - Feeling of satisfaction
• 満足度 (manzokudo) - Satisfaction level
• 満足感じる (manzoku kanjiru) - Sentir satisfação
• 満足する (manzoku suru) - Be satisfied
• 満足度合い (manzokudoai) - Satisfaction level

満足

Romaji: manzoku
Kana: まんぞく
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: satisfação

Meaning in English: satisfaction

Definition: To be satisfied with things. To be satisfied with the story.

Example Sentences - (満足) manzoku

See below some example sentences:

十分に満足しています。

Juubun ni manzoku shiteimasu

I'm completely satisfied.

I'm satisfied enough.

• 十分に - adverb that means "enough"
• 満足 - noun that means "satisfaction"
• しています - verb する (to do) in the progressive form (ている) indicating action in progress

私はこの結果に満足しています。

Watashi wa kono kekka ni manzoku shiteimasu

I am pleased with this result.

• 私 - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• この - Japanese demonstrative adjective meaning "this"
• 結果 - Japanese noun that means "result"
• に - particle that indicates action or direction
• 満足 - Japanese verb that means "to be satisfied"
• しています - polite form of the verb "suru" (to do) in the present continuous tense