Japanese

たす

みたす
Meaning: to satisfy; to fulfill; to fill
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 満たす 満たさない
Polite 満たします 満たしません
Past 満たした 満たさなかった
Polite + Past 満たしました 満たしませんでした
Te-form 満たして 満たさなくて
Potential 満たせる 満たせない
Passive 満たされる 満たされない
Causative 満たさせる 満たさせない
Imperative 満たせ 満たすな

Handwriting

満
た
す

Example sentences

Those results satisfy the requirements.
市場は都民の胃袋を満たす場所だ。
The market is a place that fills the stomachs of the city's residents.
この製品は業界の標準を満たしている。
This product meets industry standards.
この奨学金の申請には、いくつかの要件を満たす必要があります。
To apply for this scholarship, you need to meet several requirements.
庭はバラの芳香で満たされていた
The garden was filled with the fragrance of roses.
彼はただ口腹を満たすために懸命に働いた。
He worked hard just to satisfy his appetite.
一瓢一簞の生活であっても、心は満たされていた。
Even with a frugal life, his heart was full.

Usage Notes

Used for fulfilling conditions, requirements, or physical/emotional needs.

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