Translation guide
The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when a desire is fulfilled. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns for satisfaction, verbs for feeling fulfilled, and set phrases describing emotional reward.
Expressing the general feeling of gratification when a want or need is met.
The most common and versatile word for satisfaction or gratification. Can be used as a noun or a する-verb.
I felt gratification when my desire was fulfilled.
A more formal or psychological term for a sense of fulfillment or gratification. Often used in written or technical contexts.
I get a sense of gratification from my work.
A natural phrase meaning 'a feeling of being fulfilled/gratified'. More emotional and conversational than 充足感.
After eating something delicious, I felt a sense of gratification.
Describing the quick satisfaction of a desire, often with a nuance of impulsiveness.
The ability to wait for a later reward instead of immediate satisfaction.
Psychological term for 'delayed gratification' or 'delayed reward'. Common in academic or self-improvement contexts.
People who can endure delayed gratification are more likely to succeed.
Everyday expression meaning 'to endure now and enjoy later'. Captures the essence of delayed gratification in casual speech.
Referring specifically to sexual satisfaction.
The English word 'gratification' is often used in psychological or formal contexts. In everyday Japanese, it's more natural to use 満足 (satisfaction) or phrases like 満たされた気持ち (feeling fulfilled). Using a direct translation like 満足化 (which is not a standard word) would sound unnatural.
You shouldn't only think about gratifying your immediate desires.
During a diet, it's important to practice delayed gratification.
He only thinks about his own gratification.