Satisfy meanings in Japanese

満足させる (まんぞくさせる)

Example:

The meal satisfied my hunger.

その食事は私の空腹を満足させた。

I hope this gift will satisfy you.

このプレゼントがあなたを満足させることを願っています。

Usage: InformalContext: Everyday conversations, expressing fulfillment of needs or desires.

Note: Commonly used in contexts where someone's needs or desires are met.

納得させる (なっとくさせる)

Example:

He tried to satisfy the committee's concerns.

彼は委員会の懸念を納得させようとした。

The explanation did not satisfy the audience.

その説明は聴衆を納得させなかった。

Usage: FormalContext: Academic, professional, or formal discussions where convincing someone is necessary.

Note: Often used in contexts requiring logical reasoning or justification.

合格させる (ごうかくさせる)

Example:

He was satisfied with his exam results.

彼は試験の結果に合格させられた。

The project met the criteria to satisfy the requirements.

そのプロジェクトは要求を満たす基準を合格させた。

Usage: FormalContext: Academic or professional contexts where standards or criteria need to be met.

Note: Used in contexts where approval or acceptance is based on meeting specific standards.

満たす (みたす)

Example:

These results satisfy the requirements set by the client.

これらの結果はクライアントが設定した要件を満たしている。

The new policy aims to satisfy all stakeholders.

新しい方針はすべての利害関係者を満たすことを目指している。

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Business or legal contexts, also applicable in everyday scenarios.

Note: Can refer to meeting conditions, needs, or expectations in a broader sense.

fulfill

To fulfill means to meet or satisfy a requirement, need, or expectation.

Example: I will fulfill all the requirements for the project.

Note: Fulfill often implies completing a task or obligation, while satisfy can refer to meeting a desire or need.

meet

To meet means to come up to the required standard or fulfill expectations.

Example: The company aims to meet the demands of its customers.

Note: Meet is often used in the context of fulfilling expectations or requirements.

content

To be content is to be satisfied and not desiring more.

Example: The delicious meal left us feeling content.

Note: Content implies a state of satisfaction or happiness.

gratify

To gratify means to give pleasure or satisfaction.

Example: Winning the competition gratified her ambition to succeed.

Note: Gratify often implies fulfilling a desire or providing pleasure.

please

To please means to make someone happy or satisfied.

Example: The positive feedback from the client pleased the team.

Note: Please is often used in the context of satisfying someone's desires or expectations.

Meet someone's expectations

To fulfill or satisfy what someone expects or desires.

Example: I hope this report meets your expectations.

Note: This phrase specifically refers to meeting someone's standards or hopes.

Hit the spot

To be exactly what is needed or wanted; to satisfy a craving.

Example: That ice cream really hit the spot on a hot day.

Note: This phrase is more informal and often used in a casual context to describe satisfaction.

Do the trick

To achieve the desired result; to be effective or successful in solving a problem.

Example: A cup of tea always does the trick when I need to relax.

Note: This phrase implies a simple and effective solution to satisfy a need or purpose.

Fill the bill

To be suitable or fulfill a particular need or purpose.

Example: This new restaurant really fills the bill for a cozy dinner spot.

Note: This phrase emphasizes meeting a specific requirement or expectation.

Go down a treat

To be very well received or enjoyed by someone.

Example: The comedy show went down a treat with the audience last night.

Note: This phrase is often used in British English to express something being received or enjoyed with great pleasure.

Tick all the boxes

To have or possess all the necessary qualities or meet all the necessary criteria.

Example: This candidate ticks all the boxes for the job requirements.

Note: This phrase indicates that all aspects or requirements have been satisfied.

Hitting the mark

To succeed in achieving the desired result or response.

Example: Your presentation really hit the mark with the audience.

Note: This phrase is often used in the context of achieving success or approval with precision.

Right up one's alley

To be well-suited to one's interests, preferences, or abilities.

Example: If you enjoy puzzles, this game is right up your alley.

Note: This phrase suggests a perfect fit or match for personal preferences or skills.

Nailed it

To do something successfully or perfectly

Example: I aced my presentation today! Nailed it!

Note: Implies achieving success or excellence beyond just satisfying

Hit the sweet spot

To be exactly what is needed or desired

Example: That dessert really hit the sweet spot after dinner.

Note: Emphasizes satisfying a specific desire or need precisely

On cloud nine

To be extremely happy or satisfied

Example: After getting that promotion, I've been on cloud nine all day.

Note: Expresses a heightened level of satisfaction, elation, or happiness

Totally satisfied

Completely content or pleased with something

Example: I'm totally satisfied with my new phone, it has all the features I need.

Note: Emphasizes a strong sense of fulfillment or contentment

Blew me away

To impress or astonish greatly

Example: The movie blew me away with its amazing special effects.

Note: Conveys a sense of being overwhelmingly impressed beyond mere satisfaction

Over the moon

Extremely delighted or thrilled

Example: She was over the moon when she found out she got accepted to her dream college.

Note: Portrays an ecstatic level of happiness or satisfaction

Knocked it out of the park

To exceed expectations or perform exceptionally well

Example: Her performance in the auditions really knocked it out of the park.

Note: Signifies far surpassing mere satisfaction, reaching a high level of success

The restaurant's delicious food will satisfy your hunger.

She always strives to satisfy her customers' needs.

He was satisfied with the outcome of the meeting.

Satisfy - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: satisfy

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): satisfied

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): satisfying

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): satisfies

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): satisfy

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): satisfy

Syllabification and Stress

satisfy Contains 3 syllables: sat • is • fy

Phonetic transcription: ˈsa-təs-ˌfī

sat is fy , ˈsa təs ˌfī (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

satisfy: ~ 1800 (Very common).

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