膨
ふく.らむ
fukuramu
JLPT N116 strokesKanjiLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
膨 is the kanji for "Swell". A common reading is ふく.らむ (fukuramu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Swell
Also : Expand · Thicken · Get fat
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Readings
kunふく.らむ/ fukuramukunふく.れる/ fukureruonぼう/ bou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
月彭
Example Sentences
新事業への期待が膨らんできた。
しんじぎょうへのきたいがふくらんできた。
Expectations for the new venture have been growing.
予算の赤字が膨大な額になった。
よさんのあかじがぼうだいながくになった。
The budget deficit has grown to an enormous amount.
Vocabulary using 膨
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
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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