1To become full or be filled (with something); to brim (with); to be filled up.
皿にスープが満ちている。
The bowl is filled with soup.
彼女の胸は喜びで満ちていた。
Her heart was full of joy.
箱は古い本で満ちていた。
The box was full of old books.
予定表が仕事で満ちている。
My schedule is full of work.
2To wax (of the moon); to increase toward a full moon.
夜空に月が徐々に満ちてきた。
The moon gradually waxed in the night sky.
今月は満ちるのが早いように見える。
The moon seems to be waxing quickly this month.
3To rise (of the tide); to come in (of the sea).
満潮で海辺の道が水に覆われた。
At high tide the seaside road was covered with water.
常に潮が満ちる時間を確認してから出航してください。
Always check the time of high tide before sailing.
4To expire (of a period); to reach maturity or come to an end.
契約期間が来月満ちるので、更新について話し合おう。
The contract period expires next month, so let's discuss renewal.
任期が満ちて、彼は退任した。
His term ended and he stepped down.