English–Japanese
“swell” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifukureru
Example
水を吸うと、豆が膨れます。mizu o sū to mame ga fuku re ma su
The beans swell when they absorb water.
How to say “swell” in Japanese
“Swell” in Japanese is 膨れる (fukureru).
Describes something expanding beyond its earlier size or amount, whether its shape bulges or its total grows.
Example sentences with 膨れる
荷物を詰めると、かばんが膨れます。ni motsu o tsu me ru to ka ba n ga fuku re ma su
The bag bulges when you fill it with luggage.
Tips for using 膨れる
- The verb can also describe a bill or debt growing larger, extending the idea of physical swelling to an increasing amount.