How to say "satisfying" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 小気味良いこきみよいi-adjective (よい/いい)Describes the satisfying feel of something done briskly and skillfully — crisp, deft action or speech. The pleasure is in admiring how well and how sharply it is carried off.
- 満足のいくまんぞくのいくexpression, prenominal modifierThe most direct expression of satisfying in the everyday sense: something that comes up to your expectations or standards, leaving you content — a satisfying result, answer, or explanation.
- 胸のすくむねのすくexpression, prenominal modifierSatisfying in the sense of emotionally refreshing: something that clears away pent-up frustration or tension, leaving you exhilarated. It is about the feeling of release, not about needs or standards being met.
- 具備ぐびnoun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbOnly for satisfying requisites: possessing or fulfilling the conditions or qualifications required. It never describes a feeling of satisfaction, so it is seldom the word you want for the emotional sense.
- expression, prenominal modifierSatisfying in the sense of rewarding: an activity, typically work, that feels worthwhile and gives you a sense of fulfillment when you do it.
Decide what kind of satisfaction you mean: admiring brisk skill (「小気味良い」), meeting your standards (「満足のいく」), emotional release (「胸のすく」), fulfilling requirements (具備), or a rewarding activity (「やりがいのある」).
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