JLPT N3

〜ppai

Expresses fullness or completeness; 'full', 'full of', 'filled with'.

Formation

Explanation

The ~っぱい grammar point is used to convey that something is filled or packed with something else. Commonly used as 『Noun + でいっぱい』 (e.g., 荷物でいっぱい) to mean 'full of X'.

Example sentences

  • The room is full of luggage.

    Heya ga nimotsu de ippai desu.

  • She was full of smiles.

    Kanojo wa egao de ippai deshita.

  • He is completely busy with work.

    Kare wa shigoto de ippai desu.

  • The park is filled with flowers.

    Kouen wa hana de ippai desu.