The Meaning of juujitsu [充実] In Japanese

充実
じゅうじつ
Romaji: juujitsu N2

What does 充実 mean?

Translation and Meaning

fulfillment, fullness, substantiality

Definition

充実 means a state of being full or content with resources or experiences; it describes fullness, sufficiency, and substantial quality, often used to note that life, programs, or facilities are rich and well-developed.

Type

Noun/na-adjective (名詞, 形容動詞)

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • Describes a sense of fulfillment or contentment with life, work, or experiences.
  • Used for things that are well-developed, ample, or rich in content, such as programs, facilities, or schedules.
  • Common in everyday speech and writing to express that something is complete or well-provided.

Etymology

充 (to fill; fullness) and 実 (truth, reality) combine with Japanese readings juu/jitsu to yield 充実 pronounced juujitsu.

Origin

The concept gained widespread use in modern Japanese language from the Edo to Meiji periods, expanding to describe life, programs, and facilities that are well-developed and satisfactorily equipped; in contemporary usage it frequently collocates with terms like life, education programs, and facilities.

Composition

  • 充: to fill up; be full
  • 実: truth, reality, fruit
  • When combined, convey that something is full of substantive content or quality

Usage

Used as a noun or na-adjective in both formal and casual contexts; common patterns include 生活が充実している (seikatsu ga juujitsu shiteiru), 充実した教育プログラム (juujitsu shita kyouiku puroguramu), and 施設が充実している (shisetsu ga juujitsu shiteiru); describes the degree of substance, content, or quality in people, time, or resources.
💡 Tips
Mnemonic: imagine a jar being filled with real, tangible items (充 = fill; 実 = real/true); keep asking: is there enough substance? yes → 充実.

Variations

  • 豊富さ (ほうふさ) — richness, abundance
  • 満足感 (まんぞくかん) — sense of satisfaction
  • 充足 (じゅうそく) — sufficiency, adequacy
  • 充実感 (じゅうじつかん) — feeling of fulfillment

Example Phrases

  • 今日は授業後、充実した気分だ。
    Kyou wa jugyou-go, juujitsu shita kibun da.
    Today after class, I feel fulfilled.
    Lista:
    • 今日は (Kyou wa) – today
    • 授業後 (jugyou-go) – after class
    • 充実した (juujitsu shita) – fulfilling
    • 気分だ (kibun da) – feeling is
    The word 「充実」 is a noun that becomes 「充実した」 when you add した, meaning ‘fulfilling’ as in 「充実した気分」.
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