Meaning and Usage
"満足" (まんぞく) means "satisfaction" or "contentment." It is commonly used to express a feeling of being pleased or fulfilled with something, such as results, experiences, or services.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "満足" in everyday conversation when people talk about their feelings toward work, purchases, or services. It can be used as a noun or in the form "満足する" (to be satisfied).
Collocations and Patterns
- 満足する: to be satisfied
- 満足できる: able to be satisfied, satisfactory
- 満足感: feeling of satisfaction
- 満足度: degree of satisfaction
Register and Nuance
"満足" is neutral and polite, suitable for both casual and formal contexts. It is often used in customer service or business settings to express satisfaction levels.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "満足" with "納得" (なっとく), which means "to be convinced" or "to agree." Remember, "満足" focuses on emotional contentment, while "納得" is about intellectual agreement or understanding.