満: the kanji for full
満 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means full. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
満 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
満 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
マン (man)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 満足まんぞく · manzoku | satisfaction |
| 満員まんいん · man'in | full (of people) |
みちる (michiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 満ちるみちる · michiru | to become full |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この結果に満足しています。Kono kekka ni manzoku shite imasu.I'm satisfied with this result.
- 電車は満員でした。Densha wa man'in deshita.The train was full.
- 彼女は自分の仕事に満足している。Kanojo wa jibun no shigoto ni manzoku shite iru.She is satisfied with her own work.
- …満員電車での通勤は疲れる。Man'in densha de no tsūkin wa tsukareru.Commuting on a packed train is tiring.
- 夜、月が満ちてきれいだった。Yoru, tsuki ga michite kirei datta.At night, the moon was full and beautiful.
Questions about 満
How many strokes does 満 have?
満 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 満?
The on readings are man (マン). The kun readings are michiru (みちる), mitasu (みたす).
What JLPT level is 満?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 満
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.