Japanese

まんいん
Meaning: full; packed; at capacity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

満
員

Example sentences

I want to avoid crowded trains.
劇場は満員で、客の入りが非常に良かった。
The theater was full, and the turnout was very good.
満員電車で身動きが取れなくなった。
I became unable to move at all in the crowded train.
その映画は話題作だけあって、映画館は満員だった。
As expected of a much-discussed work, the movie theater was packed.
その若手監督の新作映画は、公開直後から好評嘖嘖として、連日満員となった。
The new film by that young director has been widely praised since its release, leading to full houses every day.

Usage Notes

Used when a venue or vehicle is filled to capacity. Common in phrases like 満員電車 or 満員御礼.

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