synonym Comparative
満足
VS
会心
Differences Between "満足" and "会心"
Option A
満足
Meaning
satisfaction; contentment
Reading
まんぞく (manzoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今回のテストの結果には、十分に満足しています。
I am fully satisfied with the results of this test.
Option B
会心
Meaning
satisfaction; gratification; one's heart's desire
Reading
かいしん (kaishin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は会心の笑みを浮かべた。
He wore a smile of deep satisfaction.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(satisfaction; contentment)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 満足: Refers to being satisfied or content with a result, state, or product. Often used as a な-adjective (満足な) or a noun. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you satisfied with my private coaching?! You'd better be! There's no instructor in the world who cares about you more than I do! ...S-So, just keep looking at me and study!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私のマンツーマン指導の成果に、十分に満足したかしら？！当たり前でしょ！世界中探したって、私ほどあんたを真剣に教える人なんていないんだから！...だ、だから、満足そうな顔して早く次の課題に進みなさい！』
- 会心: Usually used in the form '会心の出来' (kaishin no deki) or '会心の笑み' (kaishin no emi), meaning a highly satisfying result or a contented smile. Implies deep personal satisfaction. (心にかなうこと。非常に満足すること)
- 満足: Refers to being satisfied or content with a result, state, or product. Often used as a な-adjective (満足な) or a noun. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you satisfied with my private coaching?! You'd better be! There's no instructor in the world who cares about you more than I do! ...S-So, just keep looking at me and study!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『私のマンツーマン指導の成果に、十分に満足したかしら？！当たり前でしょ！世界中探したって、私ほどあんたを真剣に教える人なんていないんだから！...だ、だから、満足そうな顔して早く次の課題に進みなさい！』
- 会心: Usually used in the form '会心の出来' (kaishin no deki) or '会心の笑み' (kaishin no emi), meaning a highly satisfying result or a contented smile. Implies deep personal satisfaction. (心にかなうこと。非常に満足すること)
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