swell

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 膨 is read ふくらむ, has 16 strokes, and relates to swelling or growing.
• Basic usage: 膨らむ is read ふくらむ, and 膨れる is read ふくれる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 膨らむ and 膨れる
  • 膨らむ means swell or grow.
  • 焼いているうちにパンの生地が丸く膨らんだ。 means “The bread dough swelled into a round shape as it baked.”
  • 膨れる means swell or sulk.
  • パン生地は温かい場所に置くと膨れる。 means “Bread dough rises when left in a warm place.”