N2
ふくらむ (fukuramu)
膨らむ
to swell, to expand, to bulge (intransitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Describes something increasing in size or volume, often becoming rounder or fuller. Can be physical (e.g., a balloon) or abstract (e.g., expectations, budget). (例: 風船が膨らむ, 夢が膨らむ)
📝 Example Sentences
風船に空気を入れると、どんどん膨らむ。
When you put air into a balloon, it inflates more and more.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "膨らむ"!
期待が大きく_______てきた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 期待や夢などが大きくなる、高まる様子を「膨らむ」と表現します。
English: 「膨らむ」 (fukuramu) describes expectations or dreams growing larger or intensifying.
English: 「膨らむ」 (fukuramu) describes expectations or dreams growing larger or intensifying.
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