Translation guide
The feeling of satisfaction from achieving something meaningful, or the act of carrying out a duty, promise, or need.
Expressing a deep sense of satisfaction or happiness from doing something worthwhile or reaching a goal.
The most direct and common way to express a sense of fulfillment from accomplishing something. Often used for personal goals, work, or challenges.
The act of completing a responsibility, order, or agreement.
Formal term for carrying out a duty, promise, or contract. Common in legal, business, or official contexts.
Satisfying a condition, desire, or demand.
達成感 is about the thrill of completing a specific challenge, while 充実感 is a deeper, ongoing sense of a rich and meaningful life. Use 達成感 for finishing a project; use 充実感 for a fulfilling lifestyle.
The English word 'fulfillment' covers both emotional satisfaction and the act of completing something. In Japanese, these are separate words. Avoid directly translating 'fulfillment' as a single term; choose based on context.
仕事を終えて、大きな達成感を感じた。
I felt a great sense of fulfillment after finishing the work.
マラソンを完走して達成感でいっぱいだ。
I'm full of fulfillment after completing the marathon.
A feeling of fullness or richness in life, often from meaningful activities or a satisfying lifestyle. More about contentment and quality of life than a single achievement.
毎日が充実感にあふれている。
Every day is filled with a sense of fulfillment.
ボランティア活動で充実感を得た。
I gained a sense of fulfillment from volunteering.
A general feeling of satisfaction. Can overlap with fulfillment but is broader and less intense. Often used for meeting desires or expectations.
お客様に喜んでもらえて満足感がある。
I feel a sense of fulfillment when customers are happy.
A reason for living; a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. More philosophical and long-term than 達成感.
彼は仕事に生きがいを見つけた。
He found fulfillment in his work.
契約の履行を確認する。
Confirm the fulfillment of the contract.
彼は約束を履行しなかった。
He did not fulfill his promise.
Carrying out a task or mission, often with determination. Used for duties, plans, or operations.
任務を遂行する。
Fulfill a mission.
Realization or fulfillment of a dream, plan, or wish. Focuses on making something come true.
夢の実現に向けて努力する。
Work towards the fulfillment of a dream.
Verb meaning to fulfill a role, duty, or promise. Slightly less formal than 履行.
責任を果たす。
Fulfill one's responsibility.
Fulfillment of needs or requirements. Often used in business or technical contexts (e.g., demand fulfillment).
需要を充足する。
Fulfill the demand.
Common verb for satisfying a condition, need, or desire. More everyday than 充足.
条件を満たす。
Fulfill the conditions.
彼の要求を満たすのは難しい。
It's difficult to fulfill his demands.