満悦

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 満悦 is read as まんえつ and is a noun and na-adjective for a state of great satisfaction or delight with a result or situation.
• Basic usage: A deeply pleased expression appears in 満悦の表情, while being delighted with how something turned out appears in 出来に満悦だ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Satisfaction visible in one's manner
  • It suits contexts where strong pleasure or contentment shows in an expression or attitude, not merely the absence of dissatisfaction.
• Difference from 満足
  • Unlike the broad word for having a need or expectation fulfilled, this term more strongly conveys visible delight and contentment.