Translation and Meaning of: 膨れる - fukureru

The word 「膨れる」 (fukureru) is a Japanese verb that translates to Portuguese as "to swell" or "to dilate." The etymology of 「膨れる」 traces back to the kanji characters 「膨」, which means "to swell" or "to expand," and is associated with the concept of physical growth or expansion. The radical of 「膨」 is 「月」, which is often related to the body or flesh, making sense for the meaning of increased volume or size. The reading in kanji is complemented by the reading in hiragana ふくれる, offering a balanced approach between the different systems of Japanese writing.

"膨れる" is frequently used to describe physical phenomena, such as a balloon that is being filled with air or someone whose stomach is full after a meal. However, its use is not limited to physical context. The word can also carry emotional connotations, reflecting feelings such as annoyance or anger. In this sense, someone who "inflates" with anger is a figurative expression that points to an emotional expansion. This semantic flexibility makes "膨れる" a rich word that is applicable in various communicative situations, capturing both physical and emotional nuances.

Historically, the use of 「膨れる」 in ancient and intermediate texts of Japanese literature suggests that its meaning and application have evolved. In past eras, the concept of expansion was central not only in physical description but also in philosophy and art, reflecting ideas of progress and personal development. Japan's cultural evolution has shown the ability of its words to adapt and grow, just as the essence of 「膨れる」 itself. In more modern contexts, the word still maintains its vitality, finding relevance in discussions about physical and mental well-being, as well as in artistic expressions that deeply explore human emotions.

Vocabulary

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Verb conjugation of 膨れる

• 膨れます - Polite/formal shape
• 膨れる - Informal way
• 膨れた - past form
• 膨れない - negative form

Synonyms and similar words

• 膨らむ (fukuramu) - Increase, swell.
• 膨らます (fukuramasu) - Cause something to increase or swell.
• 膨れ上がる (fukureagaru) - Significantly increase, swell upwards.
• 膨らみ (fukurami) - Swelling, inflammation; the state of being swollen.
• 膨らみ始める (fukurami hajimeru) - Begin to swell.
• 膨らみ続ける (fukurami tsuzukeru) - Continue inflating.
• 膨らみ過ぎる (fukurami sugiru) - Excessively inflate.
• 膨らみすぎる (fukurami sugiru) - Same as before, excessive bloating.
• 膨らんでいる (fukuran de iru) - To be swollen.
• 膨らんでくる (fukuran de kuru) - Begin to swell, be swelling.
• 膨らんできた (fukuran de kita) - It started to swell.
• 膨らんでいく (fukuran de iku) - Continue to swell.
• 膨らんでいた (fukuran de ita) - It was swollen.
• 膨らんできている (fukuran de kite iru) - It is starting to swell.
• 膨らんでいる状態 (fukuran de iru jōtai) - State of being swollen.
• 膨らんでいるところ (fukuran de iru tokoro) - The place that is swollen.
• 膨らんでいる場所 (fukuran de iru basho) - The area is swollen.
• 膨らんでいる部分 (fukuran de iru bubun) - The swollen part.