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How do you say "im full" in Japanese?

満腹です

manpuku desu

Phrase Kanji

In Japanese, "im full" is 満腹です (manpuku desu).

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Pronunciation

Say MAN-poo-koo des, stressing the first syllable man like the English word 'man' followed by a soft poo-koo.

Writing and usage

満腹です is written using kanji. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

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How to remember 満腹です

Manpuku sounds like 'man, pooh, coo' — picture a very satisfied man patting his belly after a big meal.

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Questions about 満腹です

How do you pronounce 満腹です?

Say MAN-poo-koo des, stressing the first syllable man like the English word 'man' followed by a soft poo-koo.

Is 満腹です formal or casual?

満腹です is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is 満腹です written in Japanese?

満腹です is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as manpuku desu.

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