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満ちる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 満ちる.
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Entry
1
to fill; to become full (of); to be filled (with); to brim (with)
Examples
「世界平和」という言葉は魅力的に聞こえるが、世界平和への道は長く苦難に満ちている。
Although the phrase "world peace" sounds attractive, the road to world peace is very long and full of troubles.
2
to wax (of the moon)
3
to rise (of the tide); to flow; to come in
Examples
潮が急速に満ちてくる。
The tide is rising fast.
4
to expire (of a period of time); to mature; to come to an end
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