JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
脹 — dilate
- Reading
- チョウ・は.れる・ふく.らむ・ふく.れる
- Meaning
- dilate; distend; bulge; fill out; swell
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
脹 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・は.れる・ふく.らむ・ふく.れる and it means dilate; distend; bulge; fill out; swell. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
脹 appears in everyday japanese words such as 膨脹 (expansion).
Japanese words containing 脹
Frequently asked questions
What does 脹 mean in Japanese?
脹 means dilate; distend; bulge; fill out; swell in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 脹 read?
脹 is read チョウ・は.れる・ふく.らむ・ふく.れる. Reading it inside real words — 膨脹 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 脹 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 脹 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 脹 in a word?
A common word containing 脹 is 膨脹 (ぼうちょう) — "expansion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 脹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 脹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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