Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 満

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 満 () primarily conveys the meaning of "full," "complete," or "to fill." It suggests a state of abundance, saturation, or being at capacity. It also implies satisfaction or fulfillment.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): マン (man) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): み(ちる)(mi(chiru)), み(たす)(mi(tasu))

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 満員 Translation: Full (e.g., of people), capacity ⚫︎ 満足 Translation: Satisfaction; contentment ⚫︎ 満月 Translation: Full moon

Origin and Formation

The kanji 満 () is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, keisei moji). The left side is 氵 (san zu), which is a radical that signifies "water." The right side is 㒼, representing a type of vessel. This combination suggests a vessel that is full of water. The character evolved to represent the broader concept of fullness and completeness.

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