This means something is full of another thing. It can be good, bad, or neutral.
Noun + いっぱいPrimary
This means something is full of another thing. It can be good, bad, or neutral.
部屋の中は物でいっぱいです。
The inside of the room is full of things.
泥いっぱいの服を洗濯しなければならない。
I have to wash these clothes that are covered in mud.
この箱はもうおもちゃでいっぱいじゃないから、まだ入るよ。
This box isn't full of toys anymore, so more can still fit.
彼はいつも元気いっぱいで、周りを明るくする。
He is always full of energy and brightens up his surroundings.
会場はコンサートに来た人でいっぱいだった。
The venue was packed with people who came for the concert.
This word is like a Swiss Army knife. It has many uses. The meaning changes with how you use it. Look at the words around it to understand.
This is different from other words like it. 〜だらけ is for bad things covering something. 〜まみれ is for messy stuff like mud. 〜ずくめ means completely one thing, often for ideas. 〜いっぱい is the most general and not usually negative.
Watch out: Do not mix up "いっぱい" and "だらけ." "いっぱい" means full of something. It can be good or bad. "だらけ" means full of bad things. For example, a room full of trash. If a stadium is full of people, use "人でいっぱい." Do not use "人でだらけ." That would mean the people are a problem.
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