Japanese

いっぱい

いっぱい
Meaning: full; a lot; one cup/glass
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

い
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ぱ
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Example sentences

The bucket is full of water.
深呼吸をして、新鮮な空気を胸いっぱいに吸った。
I took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh air into my lungs.
当時の事を思い返すと、懐かしいさで胸がいっぱいになる。
When I look back on those days, my heart fills with nostalgia.
ただただ感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。
I am simply filled with feelings of gratitude.
りんごを口いっぱいに含んで、もぐもぐと食べた。
I stuffed my mouth with apple and ate it, chewing away.
新しい服を買ったが、クローゼットがいっぱいで入らない。
I bought new clothes, but the closet is full and they won't fit.
春になると、野山は色とりどりの花でいっぱいになる
When spring comes, the hills and fields are filled with colorful flowers.
パソコンのハードディスクがいっぱいになった。
My computer's hard disk became full.
お腹がいっぱいになって、彼は高楊枝で満足げな様子だ。
He looks satisfied, using a toothpick leisurely after eating his fill.
どこもここも人でいっぱいだ。
Everywhere is full of people.

Usage Notes

Can describe a state of being full, a large amount, or act as a counter for cups of liquid.

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