WORD DETAIL
存分
ぞんぶん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
存分is read asぞんぶんand means doing something to one's heart's content or bringing an ability or result fully into play. - Basic usage: Use
存分に遊ぶfor playing to one's heart's content and存分に発揮するfor demonstrating an ability or result fully.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Difference between
存分and十分- The former strongly suggests acting to full satisfaction or using all of one's ability, whereas the latter broadly indicates that a necessary degree is sufficient.

