expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
Describes food that sits in the stomach and makes one feel full for a long time. Often used for hearty, starchy, or rich meals.
See also: たまる
This ramen is filling, so it's perfect for lunch.
I ate something substantial to prepare for the afternoon work.
Variant with 溜まる, emphasizing accumulation.
Compound of 腹 (stomach) + に (particle) + たまる (to accumulate). Literally 'accumulates in the stomach', used idiomatically for filling food.