定員 (teiin) Japanese meaning: fixed number of people | KotomoraThe fixed number of staff for this department is ten.
We closed applications because the quota was reached.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の定員は〈数〉人ですthe capacity of 〈place〉 is 〈number〉 people
This hall's capacity is 300 people.
定員に達するto reach the (maximum) quota/capacity
The course quickly reached its quota of participants.
定員を超えるto exceed the capacity/quota
An alarm sounds if the elevator's capacity is exceeded.
定員に空きがあるthere are still open spots within the quota
This department still has open spots within its quota.
Expressions
定員になり次第as soon as capacity is reached; once the maximum number of participants is reached
falling below quota; not reaching capacity
over capacity; overcrowded; overbooked
