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On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
ふく.らむ・ふく.れる
fukuramu / fukureru

swell · get fat · thick

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1293
Radicalmeat(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

moon + 彭

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh swelling.

Symbolism

Expansion, swell, enormous. Represents swelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 膨 mean in Japanese?

膨 means swell, get fat, thick.

How do you read 膨?

On'yomi: ボウ (BOU). Kun'yomi: ふく.らむ、ふく.れる (fukuramu, fukureru).

How many strokes does 膨 have?

膨 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).

Is 膨 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 膨 (swell, get fat, thick) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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