Yojijukugo
Japanese meaning of 自信満々
Voice sample:
じしんまんまん (jishin manman)
English Translation:
Full of confidence
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Full of confidence.
日本語で読む
自信に満ちあふれている様子。
Cultural Context:
Used for people who speak or act with great confidence. Depending on context, it may also be used to hint at overconfidence.
日本語で読む
堂々と自信を持って話したり行動したりする様子に使う。文脈によっては、自信過剰を皮肉るのに使うこともある。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Describes a confident manner; often with “に” or “な.”
日本語で読む
• 自信に満ちた様子を表し、「〜に」「〜な」の形で使うことが多い。
Trap for English Speakers
満々 is also written 満満; 々 just repeats the previous kanji. 自信 (confidence) has nothing to do with 地震 (earthquake), which is read the same.
日本語で読む
「満々」は「満満」とも書き、「々」は前の漢字を繰り返す記号。「自信」は同じ読みの「地震」とは無関係。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
弟は自信満々にテストの答案を出した。
My little brother handed in his test full of confidence.
Example 2Applied Example
自信満々に名乗りを上げた侍は、一瞬で敗れた。
The samurai who announced his name full of confidence was defeated in an instant.
Quick check
Meaning
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