満 足 感(まんぞくかん)

まんぞくかん

noun

feeling of satisfaction; sense of fulfillment

1. feeling of satisfaction; sense of contentment

The subjective experience of being satisfied or fulfilled. Used after completing a task, eating a good meal, or achieving a goal.

大(おお)きな満足感(まんぞくかん)を得(え)た。

I felt a great sense of satisfaction.

I'm basking in satisfaction now that the project is finished.

The satisfaction of solving a problem on your own is irreplaceable.

A compound of 満足(まんぞく) (satisfaction) + 感(かん) (feeling). While 満足(まんぞく) describes the state of being satisfied, 満足感(まんぞくかん) specifically refers to the inner emotional experience. Common verbs include 得(え)る (to obtain), 感(かん)じる (to feel), and 味(あじ)わう (to savor).

達成感(たっせいかん): sense of accomplishment — specifically from completing or achieving something
充実感(じゅうじつかん): sense of fulfillment — feeling that life or time is rich and meaningful

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Added 2026.3.9 15:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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