English–Japanese
“expand” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifukuramu
Example
風船に空気を入れると膨らみます。fū sen ni kū ki o i re ru to fuku ra mi ma su
The balloon expands when you put air in it.
How to say “expand” in Japanese
“Expand” in Japanese is 膨らむ (fukuramu).
Describes something becoming larger in volume or scale, often because its contents increase or its surface swells.
Example sentences with 膨らむ
水を吸うと、乾燥した豆が膨らみます。mizu o sū to kan sō shi ta mame ga fuku ra mi ma su
The dried beans expand when they absorb water.
Tips for using 膨らむ
- In everyday Japanese, 膨らむ (fukuramu) applies to hopes, plans, and costs as well as balloons, so it can describe abstract growth as well as physical swelling.