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脹
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
は.れる・ふく.らむ・ふく.れる
hareru / fukuramu / fukureru
dilate · distend · bulge · fill out · swell
Details
Strokes12
Radical肉meat(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and long. Flesh swelling long.
Symbolism
Expansion, swell, inflate. Represents swelling.
Component Breakdown
脹=
月長
moon + long
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
腹が脹れる
はらがふくれる
One's stomach swells with anger
Feel bloated with frustration or irritation
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 脹 mean in Japanese?
脹 means dilate, distend, bulge, fill out, swell.
How do you read 脹?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: は.れる、ふく.らむ、ふく.れる (hareru, fukuramu, fukureru).
How many strokes does 脹 have?
脹 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 脹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
脹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dilate, distend, bulge, fill out, swell. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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