不満
ふまん
fuman
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
不満 (ふまん (fuman)) means "Complaint". The reading is ふまん (fuman). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Complaint
Also : Discontent · Displeasure · Unhappiness · Dissatisfaction
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Example Sentences
仕事の条件に不満がある。
しごとのじょうけんにふまんがある。
I have dissatisfaction with the work conditions.
給料に対する不満は、多くの社員が感じている。
きゅうりょうにたいするふまんは、おおくのしゃいんがかんじている。
Many employees feel dissatisfied with their salaries.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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