腫れる
はれる
hareru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 93 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

腫れる (はれる (hareru)) means "to swell". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to swell

Also : to become swollen · to be inflamed

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Example Sentences

私は腫れます。

わたしははれます。

I can swell (from inflammation).

蜂に刺されたところが腫れて、痛くなっています。

はちにさされたところがはれて、いたくなっています。

The place where I was stung by a bee is swollen and painful.

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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