Word details

胸を膨らませる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 胸を膨らませる.

Dictionary

Entry

胸を膨らませる胸をふくらませるむねをふくらませるExpressionIchidan verb
1

to be filled with (expectation, hope, joy)

Examples
期待に胸を膨らませていた
We were filled with joyful expectation.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bosom, breast, chest, heart, feelings

10 strokesFrequency 1,144JLPT N2Grade 6

On

キョウ

Kun

むねむな-

swell, get fat, thick

16 strokesFrequency 1,293JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ボウ

Kun

ふく.らむふく.れる

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