Japanese symbol for “satisfy”
満たす
みたす
Romaji: mitasu
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to gratify
In Japanese, satisfy is 満たす, read みたす (mitasu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5s, vt to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to gratify
- v5s, vt to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
Written forms: 満たす、充たす. Readings: みたす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “satisfy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 癒す | いやす iyasu | to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst) |
| 応ずる | おうずる ouzuru | to satisfy; to accept |
| 添う | そう sou | to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to comply with |
| 沿う | そう sou | to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to comply with |
| 便じる | べんじる benjiru | to satisfy; to answer the purpose; to make convenient |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 満足 | まんぞく manzoku | satisfaction; contentment; gratification |
| 不満 | ふまん fuman | dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure |
| 満点 | まんてん manten | perfect score; full marks |
| 満員 | まんいん man'in | full house; no vacancy; sold out |
| 未満 | みまん miman | less than; under; below |
See also: Chinese symbol for “satisfy”.
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