“I'm full” in Japanese is お腹がいっぱいです (おなかがいっぱいです), pronounced onaka ga ippai desu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 10 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Literally “my stomach is full”. Useful for politely refusing more food, often with ごちそうさまでした.
Example sentences
- もうお腹がいっぱいです。もうおなかがいっぱいです。I’m already full.
- お腹いっぱい！おいしかった！おなかいっぱい！おいしかった！I’m stuffed! That was delicious!
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | お腹いっぱい | おなかいっぱい onaka ippai |
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FAQ
How do you say I'm full in Japanese?
I'm full in Japanese is お腹がいっぱいです (おなかがいっぱいです), pronounced “onaka ga ippai desu”.
How do you write I'm full in Japanese?
It's written お腹がいっぱいです with kanji, or おなかがいっぱいです in hiragana. Both are read onaka ga ippai desu.