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I’m full in Japanese

I'm full in Japanese

お腹いっぱいです

In kana only: おなかいっぱいです

onaka ippai desu

polite

What it literally says

the stomach is full

Japanese politeness is mostly built out of phrases that stopped being literal a long time ago. Knowing what is underneath is the difference between repeating a sound and knowing what you said.

When to use it

Also the polite way to decline a fourth helping.

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