膨脹
ぼうちょう
bouchou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
膨脹 (ぼうちょう (bouchou)) means "Expansion". The reading is ぼうちょう (bouchou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Expansion
Also : Growth · Swelling
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Example Sentences
都市の膨脹により、住宅不足が深刻化している。
としのぼうちょうにより、じゅうたくぶそくがしんこくかしている。
The expansion of the city has exacerbated the housing shortage.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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