満足

まんぞく

satisfaction

Also:sufficient, satisfying (an equation)

What does 満足 mean?

満足 is a Japanese noun meaning satisfaction in English. It can also be translated as sufficient, satisfying (an equation) depending on context. It is written as 満足 in kanji, まんぞく in hiragana, and manzoku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

彼は努めて雇い主を満足させようとした。

He was zealous in satisfying his employer.

いつもあかだらけで、食事も満足に与えられていない様子でした。

He was always filthy and looked like he wasn't given enough food.