synonym Comparative
十分な
VS
物足りない
Differences Between "十分な" and "物足りない"
Option A
十分な
Meaning
sufficient, enough
Reading
じゅうぶんな (juubun na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この部屋は私一人には十分な広さです。
This room is spacious enough for just me.
Option B
物足りない
Meaning
not enough, not satisfying, something is lacking
Reading
ものたりない (monotarinai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この料理は美味しいけれど、何だか物足りない感じがする。
This dish is delicious, but it feels like something is lacking.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(sufficient, enough)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 十分な: Used to describe something that is enough or ample. Often used with が or に. 「十分」単体で副詞としても使われるが、「十分な」は形容動詞。
- 物足りない: Used to express a feeling of dissatisfaction because something is insufficient or incomplete, often in terms of quantity, quality, or emotional fulfillment.
- 十分な: Used to describe something that is enough or ample. Often used with が or に. 「十分」単体で副詞としても使われるが、「十分な」は形容動詞。
- 物足りない: Used to express a feeling of dissatisfaction because something is insufficient or incomplete, often in terms of quantity, quality, or emotional fulfillment.
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