膨らむ
ふくらむ
fukuramu
JLPT N2verbVocabularyLevel 68 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

膨らむ (ふくらむ (fukuramu)) means "to swell". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to swell

Also : to expand · to get big · to become inflated

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Example Sentences

私は膨らみます。

わたしはふくらみます。

I can expand.

まいにち、膨らみます。

まいにち、ふくらみます。

I like to expand.

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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