満たす

• Reading: みたす
• Romaji: mitasu
• Kanji breakdown: 満 (man/mi) — to fill, full, satisfied
• Pronunciation: /mi.ta.sɯ/

Meaning

To satisfy; to fulfill; to fill. Used for meeting conditions, satisfying desires, or filling containers.

A Group 1 (godan) verb conjugated with the す row. Has both physical (filling a glass with water) and abstract (satisfying requirements) uses. The intransitive partner is 満ちる (to become full). Frequently used in formal contexts like application requirements.

Examples

1. この条件を満たさないと申し込めません。 You can't apply unless you meet these requirements.
2. コップを水で満たしてテーブルに置いた。 I filled the glass with water and placed it on the table.
3. 彼女の笑顔が私の心を満たした。 Her smile filled my heart.

Usage Guide

Context: business, applications, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

The kanji 満 combines 氵 (water) and a phonetic element, originally meaning water filling to the brim, extended to fullness and satisfaction.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal