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膨
On'yomi
ボウ
BOU
Kun'yomi
ふく.らむ・ふく.れる
fukuramu / fukureru
swell · get fat · thick
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and phonetic. Flesh swelling.
Symbolism
Expansion, swell, enormous. Represents swelling.
Component Breakdown
膨=
月彭
moon + 彭
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
膨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means swell, get fat, thick. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.