When something swells up, like your foot or a part of your body, you can use the Japanese verb むくむ (mukumu). It describes that feeling when an area of your body gets bigger because it's holding too much fluid. For example, if you stand for a long time, your feet might むくむ. It's a useful word to know for talking about health or how you're feeling.
When we talk about things like our body parts getting bigger because of fluid, we use むくむ (mukumu). It’s a verb that specifically means “to swell” or “to become puffy” due to water retention or inflammation. You'll often hear it when people talk about swollen legs after a long flight, or puffy eyes in the morning.
It’s a common word to describe this kind of physical change. For example, if your ankles swell up, you would say 「足がむくむ」 (ashi ga mukumu). It’s a very practical word to know when discussing health or physical conditions in Japanese.
When discussing physical conditions in Japanese, you will often encounter the verb むくむ (mukuu), which means 'to swell'. This verb is specifically used to describe a part of the body that has become larger due to fluid retention or inflammation.
For example, if your legs feel heavy and puffy after a long day, you would say your legs are むくんでいる (mukuu de iru). It's a very practical word to know for describing symptoms or talking about general health.
When discussing swelling in Japanese, the verb 「むくむ」 (mukumu) is commonly used. This verb specifically refers to the act of swelling, often due to water retention or inflammation. It's frequently used to describe parts of the body, such as swollen legs or a swollen face.
For example, you might say 「足がむくむ」 (ashi ga mukumu) to mean "my legs swell." It can also be used in a more general sense to talk about something becoming puffy or swollen. Understanding this verb is crucial for describing various health and physical conditions in Japanese.
When discussing swelling in Japanese, 「むくむ」 is a verb that specifically refers to a part of the body becoming swollen, often due to fluid retention. For example, your legs might むくむ after a long flight. It's a common term you'll hear in everyday conversation and in health-related contexts. While there are other words related to swelling, むくむ is distinct in its nuance of puffiness or bloat due to an accumulation of fluid. Knowing how to use むくむ will help you describe this common physical sensation accurately.
§ What does むくむ mean?
The Japanese verb むくむ (mukumu) means 'to swell'. It's a common term you'll hear and use when talking about parts of the body getting puffy or enlarged, often due to fluid retention or inflammation. Think about when your feet swell after a long flight, or your eyes are puffy after crying. That's exactly when you'd use むくむ.
- DEFINITION
- To swell; to become puffy or bloated.
It's important to remember that むくむ specifically refers to a physical swelling. You wouldn't use it for things like a business swelling in size or a sound swelling in volume. It's always about a physical object, usually a body part.
§ Common situations for むくむ
You'll often hear むくむ in conversations about health, discomfort, or physical changes. Here are some common scenarios:
- After a long journey: Your feet or ankles might swell.
- Lack of sleep: Your eyes can become puffy.
- Injury or illness: A sprained ankle or an allergic reaction can cause swelling.
- Pregnancy: Swelling in the legs and feet is common.
- Hot weather: Some people experience swelling in their hands and feet.
It’s a very practical verb to know because swelling is a common experience. Being able to describe it accurately in Japanese will help you communicate better in daily life and medical situations.
§ Examples of むくむ in sentences
Let's look at how むくむ is used in actual sentences. Pay attention to the particles used with it.
足がむくんでいます。
Ashita ga mukunde imasu.
My legs are swollen. (Literally: My legs are swelling.)
寝不足で目がむくんでいる。
Nebusoku de me ga mukunde iru.
My eyes are puffy from lack of sleep. (Literally: Due to lack of sleep, my eyes are swelling.)
塩分を取りすぎると体がむくみやすい。
Enbun o torisugiru to karada ga mukumi yasui.
If you consume too much salt, your body tends to swell easily.
Notice that むくむ is often used in the -te form (むくんで) followed by います (imasu) to describe a current state of swelling. The noun form むくみ (mukumi) can also be used, as in the last example, to refer to 'swelling' as a noun or a condition.
§ What むくむ Means
The Japanese verb むくむ (mukumu) means 'to swell' or 'to be swollen.' It's used to describe when a part of the body, like your face or legs, becomes larger due to fluid retention or inflammation. This isn't a super formal word, but it's very common in everyday conversation, especially when talking about health or physical conditions.
- Definition
- To swell; to be swollen.
§ Everyday Examples of むくむ
You'll hear むくむ in many situations, from a quick chat with friends about how tired you feel to more serious discussions with a doctor. Here are some common ways it's used:
- Talking about your body: This is the most frequent use. You might say your legs swell after a long day or your face is swollen when you wake up.
- Describing health conditions: When discussing symptoms, むくむ is essential for explaining swelling.
- In news or medical reports: While less common than daily conversation, it can appear when talking about public health or specific conditions.
長時間座っていたら、足がむくんでしまった。
If I sit for a long time, my legs get swollen.
朝起きると、顔がむくんでいることが多い。
When I wake up in the morning, my face is often swollen.
§ In a Work Setting
In a work environment, especially if you're in a job that involves physical activity or long periods of standing/sitting, you might hear or use むくむ. For example, if you're a healthcare professional, it's a common term to describe a patient's symptoms. In an office setting, colleagues might complain about their legs swelling after a long day at their desk.
看護師さん：「この患者さんは、足が少しむくんでいますね。」
Nurse: "This patient's legs are a little swollen."
同僚：「会議が長引くと、いつも足がむくむんだよ。」
Colleague: "When meetings go long, my legs always swell."
§ In School or Everyday Life
While perhaps less common in a direct academic setting unless you're studying medicine, むくむ can still come up in casual conversations at school. Students might talk about feeling tired and swollen after pulling an all-nighter for an exam, or after a long flight for a school trip. It's truly a word that applies to anyone experiencing physical discomfort related to swelling.
友達：「昨夜は寝不足で、目がむくんでるよ。」
Friend: "I didn't get enough sleep last night, so my eyes are swollen."
§ In the News
You might occasionally see むくむ or its related noun form, むくみ (mukumi - swelling), in news articles, especially those related to health, medical conditions, or even diet and beauty tips. For example, an article about preventing swelling during travel or tips for reducing facial puffiness would likely use this word.
記事：「塩分の摂りすぎは、体のむくみの原因になります。」
Article: "Too much salt intake can cause body swelling."
§ Don't confuse むくむ with swollen body parts
Many learners, especially at the B1 level, tend to use むくむ incorrectly when describing a swollen body part. Remember, むくむ is a verb that means 'to swell' or 'to become swollen.' It describes the action or state of swelling itself, not the swollen part.
- DEFINITION
- To swell (verb)
So, if you want to say 'my eyes are swollen,' you wouldn't directly use むくむ to describe the eyes as an adjective. Instead, you'd use it to describe the action of them swelling.
目がむくんでいる。
(My eyes are swollen.)
Here, むくんで (the te-form of むくむ) is used with いる to indicate a continuous state of being swollen. You wouldn't say むくむ目 (swelling eyes) in the same way you might say 'swollen eyes' in English as a direct adjective.
§ Understanding the cause and effect
Another common pitfall is misunderstanding the cause and effect of swelling. むくむ describes the *result* of something causing swelling, not necessarily the *thing* that is swollen. For example, if you eat too much salty food, your face might swell.
塩辛いものを食べすぎると、顔がむくみます。
(If you eat too much salty food, your face swells.)
Here, the salty food is the cause, and the face swelling is the effect, described by むくむ. It's not that the salty food *is* むくむ; it *causes* むくむ.
§ Overusing むくむ
While むくむ is the primary verb for 'to swell,' don't overuse it in every situation where something is enlarged. For objects that are simply inflated or blown up, you might use different verbs.
- 風船が膨らむ (ふうせんがふくらむ): A balloon inflates.
- お腹が張る (おなかがはる): One's stomach feels bloated.
These are not about physiological swelling in the same way むくむ is. むくむ specifically refers to swelling due to fluid retention or inflammation in a biological context.
§ Misplacing particles
Pay close attention to particles when using むくむ. The thing that swells is typically marked with が (ga).
足がむくんで痛い。
(My leg is swollen and hurts.)
Using を (o) would imply that you are *causing* something to swell, which is generally not the natural usage of むくむ as it's an intransitive verb (it doesn't take a direct object).
§ Using むくむ in formal vs. informal contexts
While むくむ is a standard verb, understand its conjugation for different politeness levels. The dictionary form むくむ is informal. For polite speech, use むくみます (mukumu masu). For a polite request or advice, you might use むくまないように (mukumanai you ni - so it doesn't swell).
- DEFINITION
- To swell (verb)
Always choose the appropriate form based on who you are talking to.
How Formal Is It?
"長時間立ちっぱなしだったため、足が浮腫んでしまいました。 (Because I was standing for a long time, my legs swelled up.)"
"寝不足で顔がむくんでいます。 (My face is swollen from lack of sleep.)"
"飲みすぎた翌日、まぶたがパンパンになったよ。 (The day after I drank too much, my eyelids were super swollen.)"
"転んで膝がぷっくりしちゃった。 (I fell and my knee got a little puffy.)"
Dato curioso
This verb is often used when talking about parts of the body, like feet or faces, swelling due to fatigue, illness, or fluid retention.
Guía de pronunciación
- Mispronouncing the 'u' sound, which is often unvoiced in Japanese when between voiceless consonants or at the end of a word, but here it is voiced.
- Confusing the short 'u' with a longer 'ū' sound.
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むくむ is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. It describes a state or action of the subject itself.
足がむくむ (Ashi ga mukumu) - My legs swell. (The legs themselves are swelling.)
It is often used with body parts as the subject, indicating that specific part is swelling.
顔がむくんでいます (Kao ga mukunde imasu) - My face is swollen. (Literally: My face is swelling.)
The ~te iru form (むくんでいる) is commonly used to describe a current state of swelling.
目がむくんでいる (Me ga mukunde iru) - My eyes are swollen.
To express the cause or reason for swelling, you can use the ~te form of a preceding verb or a noun followed by ~で.
塩分を取りすぎてむくむ (Enbun o torisugite mukumu) - I swell from eating too much salt. (Lit: By taking too much salt, I swell.)
むくむ can also be used in more figurative contexts, though less common, to describe things that are 'puffed up' or 'bloated' in a metaphorical sense.
彼のエゴがむくむ (Kare no ego ga mukumu) - His ego swells. (His ego gets puffed up.)
Ejemplos por nivel
足がむくむ。
My legs swell.
顔がむくむ。
My face swells.
朝、目がむくむ。
In the morning, my eyes swell.
たくさん水を飲むと、体がむくむ。
If I drink a lot of water, my body swells.
疲れると、足がむくむ。
When I get tired, my legs swell.
塩分が多い食べ物を食べると、むくむ。
If I eat salty food, I swell.
長い時間座っていると、足がむくむことがある。
If I sit for a long time, my legs might swell.
寝不足だと、顔がむくむ。
If I don't get enough sleep, my face swells.
足がむくむ。
My legs swell.
Commonly used for body parts.
顔がむくむ。
My face swells.
Can refer to the face as well.
体がむくむことがあります。
My body sometimes swells.
Used with こと (koto) to mean 'sometimes' or 'it happens that...'
朝、目がむくむ。
In the morning, my eyes swell.
Often seen in the morning after waking up.
塩分を取りすぎると、体がむくむ。
If you eat too much salt, your body swells.
Explains a cause for swelling.
飛行機に乗ると、足がむくむ人もいます。
Some people's legs swell when they ride on an airplane.
Describes a common experience during travel.
たくさん歩くと、足がむくむでしょう。
If you walk a lot, your legs will probably swell.
Uses でしょう (deshou) to indicate probability.
この薬を飲むと、むくみが取れる。
If you take this medicine, the swelling will go away.
むくみ (mukumi) is the noun form of 'swelling'.
足がむくむときは、しばらく横になって休むといいですよ。
When your legs swell, it's good to lie down and rest for a while.
朝起きると顔が少しむくむことがあります。
Sometimes my face swells a little when I wake up in the morning.
立ち仕事の後は、ふくらはぎがむくむことが多いです。
After standing work, my calves often swell.
塩辛いものを食べすぎると、体がむくむと聞きました。
I heard that if you eat too many salty foods, your body swells.
妊娠すると手足がむくむことがあります。
When pregnant, hands and feet can swell.
昨日たくさん歩いたので、足首が少しむくんでいる。
I walked a lot yesterday, so my ankles are a little swollen.
この薬を飲むと、副作用で顔がむくむかもしれません。
If you take this medicine, your face might swell as a side effect.
飛行機に乗ると、足がむくみやすいです。
When you fly, your feet tend to swell easily.
立ち仕事の後は足がむくむことがあります。
After a standing job, my legs sometimes swell.
塩分の摂りすぎは顔がむくむ原因になります。
Too much salt can cause your face to swell.
朝起きると、まぶたがむくんでいました。
When I woke up in the morning, my eyelids were swollen.
飛行機に乗ると、体がむくむ感じがします。
When I fly, I feel like my body swells.
この薬を飲むと、手足がむくむ副作用があるそうです。
They say this medicine has a side effect of swelling in the hands and feet.
寝不足だと顔がむくみやすいです。
Lack of sleep makes your face prone to swelling.
妊娠後期には足がむくむことがよくあります。
In late pregnancy, feet often swell.
水分をたくさん摂ってもむくみが取れない場合は、医師に相談してください。
If swelling doesn't go away even after drinking a lot of water, please consult a doctor.
立ち仕事の後は足がむくむことがあります。
After standing work, my legs sometimes swell.
朝起きると、顔がむくんでいることがあります。
When I wake up in the morning, my face is sometimes swollen.
塩分の摂りすぎは体をむくませる原因になります。
Too much salt intake can cause the body to swell.
長時間のフライトで足首がむくんでしまった。
My ankles became swollen from the long flight.
この薬はむくみを軽減する効果があります。
This medicine has the effect of reducing swelling.
彼女は疲れると目がむくむ傾向があります。
She tends to have swollen eyes when she gets tired.
妊娠中は足がむくみやすくなります。
During pregnancy, feet tend to swell easily.
体調が悪いと顔全体がむくんで見えます。
When I'm not feeling well, my whole face looks swollen.
朝起きると、顔がむくんでいた。
When I woke up in the morning, my face was swollen.
Verb in past tense.
長時間座っていたので、足がむくんでしまった。
My legs swelled up because I was sitting for a long time.
Verb in past tense, indicating a completed action.
塩分の摂りすぎは体をむくませる原因となる。
Too much salt intake causes the body to swell.
Causative form of the verb.
妊娠後期には、多くの女性が足のむくみに悩まされる。
In late pregnancy, many women suffer from swollen feet.
Noun form of the verb.
疲れると、目の周りがむくみやすい。
When I'm tired, the area around my eyes tends to swell easily.
Verb in potential form + やすい (easy to).
この薬は利尿作用があり、むくみを軽減する。
This medicine has a diuretic effect and reduces swelling.
Noun form of the verb.
アルコールを飲むと翌日、顔がむくむことがある。
When you drink alcohol, your face can swell the next day.
Verb in dictionary form, indicating a general tendency.
炎症を起こしている部分は、熱を持ってむくんでいた。
The inflamed part was hot and swollen.
Verb in past tense, connected with 'te' form to another action.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
長時間座っていると足がむくむ。
My legs swell when I sit for a long time.
塩分を摂りすぎると体がむくみやすい。
Eating too much salt makes your body prone to swelling.
昨日は泣きすぎて目がむくんでしまった。
My eyes swelled up because I cried too much yesterday.
朝起きたら顔がむくんでいた。
When I woke up this morning, my face was swollen.
飛行機に乗るといつも足がむくむ。
My legs always swell when I fly.
むくみを解消するためにマッサージをする。
I massage to reduce swelling.
この薬はむくみを抑える効果がある。
This medicine has the effect of suppressing swelling.
妊娠中は足がむくみやすい。
Legs tend to swell during pregnancy.
立ち仕事なので夕方には足がむくみます。
Since I have a standing job, my legs swell in the evening.
寝不足だと顔がむくんで見えます。
If you don't get enough sleep, your face looks swollen.
Se confunde a menudo con
More significant, painful, and localized swelling (e.g., from injury/infection).
To expand/bulge, often due to air/gas or internal pressure (e.g., balloons, bread).
To swell/get bloated, similar to 膨らむ, can also refer to body parts.
Patrones gramaticales
Fácil de confundir
Both むくむ and 腫れる can mean 'to swell.' However, 腫れる implies a more significant, often painful, and localized swelling, usually due to injury, infection, or inflammation.
Use 腫れる when referring to a specific body part that is noticeably inflamed, red, or painful.
虫に刺されて、腕が腫れています。 (My arm is swollen from an insect bite.)
膨らむ means 'to expand' or 'to bulge,' which can sometimes be mistaken for swelling. However, 膨らむ often refers to something becoming larger due to air, gas, or internal pressure, rather than fluid retention in the body.
Use 膨らむ for things like balloons inflating, bread rising, or pockets bulging with contents.
風船が大きく膨らんだ。 (The balloon expanded greatly.)
脹れる is another word for 'to swell' or 'to get bloated.' It's very close in meaning to 膨らむ but can also be used for stomachs or faces when they become distended.
While it can overlap with むくむ for body parts, 脹れる often implies a more temporary or internal bloating, sometimes related to digestion or anger (as in 'to sulk').
食べ過ぎてお腹が脹れた。 (I ate too much and my stomach got bloated.)
水脹れ specifically means 'blister' or 'water blister.' While it involves localized swelling with fluid, it's a specific type of swelling caused by friction or burns, not general edema.
This term refers to a distinct, fluid-filled bump on the skin, not general puffiness.
新しい靴を履いたら、足に水脹れができた。 (I got blisters on my feet after wearing new shoes.)
パンパン is an onomatopoeia describing something being full, tight, or taut, often implying swelling or engorgement. While it describes the *state* of being swollen, it's not a verb meaning 'to swell.'
パンパン is an adjective/adverb. You'd use it with other verbs like 'になる' (to become) or 'にする' (to make). むくむ is the verb for the action of swelling.
足がパンパンになった。 (My legs became very swollen/puffy.)
Patrones de oraciones
足がむくんでいます。
My legs are swollen. (Often used when talking about one's own body part.)
目がむくんでいて、よく見えません。
My eyes are swollen, and I can't see well.
朝は顔がむくみやすいです。
My face tends to swell easily in the morning.
長時間座っていると、足がむくむことがあります。
If you sit for a long time, your feet might swell.
むくみを抑える薬を飲んでいます。
I'm taking medicine to reduce swelling.
塩分を摂りすぎると、体がむくみます。
If you consume too much salt, your body will swell.
このクリームはむくみに効きますか？
Does this cream work for swelling?
むくみがひどいので、病院に行きました。
Since the swelling was severe, I went to the hospital.
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Basic Meaning of むくむ
The verb むくむ (mukumu) means 'to swell' or 'to become puffy'. It's often used when talking about body parts, like your ankles or face.
Common Usage: Body Parts
You'll frequently hear むくむ in contexts related to the body. For instance, 足がむくむ (ashi ga mukumu) means 'my legs swell' or 'my feet are swollen'.
Causes of Swelling
It can refer to swelling due to various reasons, such as fatigue, heat, or certain medical conditions. It’s a general term for becoming puffy or larger due to fluid retention.
Beyond Body Parts
While primarily used for body parts, in some less common instances, you might hear it used for things that 'swell up' like wood that absorbs water, but stick to body-related contexts for now.
Related Noun: むくみ
The noun form is むくみ (mukumi), meaning 'swelling' or 'puffiness'. For example, 顔のむくみ (kao no mukumi) means 'swelling in the face'.
How to say 'My legs are swollen'
To say 'My legs are swollen,' you would typically say, 足がむくんでいます (Ashi ga mukunde imasu). The -te iru form indicates a state or condition.
Past Tense and Negative
The past tense is むくんだ (mukunda). The negative form is むくまない (mukumamai). For example, 足がむくまなかった (Ashi ga mukumanakatta) means 'My legs didn't swell'.
Examples of Use
Example 1: 長時間立ち仕事をしたので、足がむくんだ。(Choujikan tachi-shigoto o shita node, ashi ga mukunda.) Translation hint: 'Because I stood for a long time at work, my legs swelled.' Example 2: 朝起きると、顔がむくんでいる。(Asa okiru to, kao ga mukunde iru.) Translation hint: 'When I wake up in the morning, my face is swollen.'
Listen for Context
When you hear むくむ, pay attention to the surrounding nouns. It will almost always be associated with a part of the body that can physically swell.
Practice with Sentences
Try making a few sentences using むくむ and different body parts. This will help you solidify its usage and meaning of 'to swell' or 'to get puffy'.
Origen de la palabra
Native Japanese word.
Significado original: To swell, to bloat.
JaponicContexto cultural
むくむ (mukumu) is a common verb used in everyday Japanese conversations, especially when discussing health or physical conditions. You might hear people talk about their feet swelling after a long day of walking, or their face looking a bit puffy in the morning. It's a practical word to know for describing common physical states.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
When talking about body parts swelling due to injury or illness.
- 足がむくんでいます。(My legs are swollen.)
- 顔がむくんでいる。(My face is swollen.)
- 目がむくむ。(My eyes swell.)
Describing swelling caused by water retention or fatigue.
- 飛行機に乗ると足がむくむ。(My legs swell when I fly.)
- 立ち仕事なので、夕方には足がむくみます。(Because I have a standing job, my legs swell by evening.)
- 塩分の取りすぎで体がむくむ。(My body swells from too much salt intake.)
Discussing ways to prevent or reduce swelling.
- むくみをとる。(To reduce swelling.)
- むくみ対策。(Measures against swelling.)
- マッサージでむくみがとれる。(Massage can reduce swelling.)
Asking or giving advice about swelling.
- むくみやすいですか。(Do you tend to swell easily?)
- むくんだらどうしますか。(What do you do if you swell?)
- 体を温めるとむくみが取れやすいですよ。(Warming your body helps reduce swelling.)
Mentioning swelling in a medical context (though not diagnosing).
- むくみがひどい。(The swelling is severe.)
- むくみの原因。(The cause of swelling.)
- 病院でむくみを診てもらう。(To have swelling checked at the hospital.)
Inicios de conversación
"最近、足がむくみやすいですか。(Recently, do your legs tend to swell easily?)"
"疲れると、どこかむくみますか。(When you get tired, do you swell anywhere?)"
"むくみがあるとき、何か対策をしていますか。(When you have swelling, do you take any measures?)"
"むくみやすい食べ物や飲み物は何だと思いますか。(What foods or drinks do you think make you swell easily?)"
"体がむくんだら、どうやってリラックスしますか。(If your body swells, how do you relax?)"
Temas para diario
今日、体がむくんだと感じたことはありますか。どこがむくみましたか。(Did you feel like your body swelled today? Where did it swell?)
むくみを和らげるために、普段どんなことをしていますか。効果はありますか。(What do you usually do to alleviate swelling? Is it effective?)
ストレスとむくみには関係があると思いますか。あなたの経験を教えてください。(Do you think there's a connection between stress and swelling? Please share your experience.)
もし体がむくみやすい体質なら、食生活やライフスタイルで気を付けていることはありますか。(If you have a body type that swells easily, is there anything you're careful about with your diet or lifestyle?)
むくみについて、誰かに相談した経験はありますか。どんなアドバイスをもらいましたか。(Have you ever consulted someone about swelling? What kind of advice did you receive?)
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasThe plain form of the verb むくむ is simply むくむ. It's already in its dictionary (plain) form.
You can say: 足がむくんでいます。 (Ashi ga mukunde imasu.) - My legs are swollen.
The past tense (ta-form) is むくんだ (mukunda).
Generally, むくむ is used for swelling of body parts or sometimes eyes. For general swelling of objects, you might use other words like 膨らむ (fukuramu) which means to expand or swell.
The noun form for swelling is むくみ (mukumi).
Yes, the polite (masu-form) is むくみます (mukumimasu).
You might hear: この薬は、足のむくみを取るのに役立ちます。 (Kono kusuri wa, ashi no mukumi o toru no ni yakudachimasu.) - This medicine helps reduce leg swelling.
むくむ is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. The thing itself swells.
You can say: 目がむくんでいますか？ (Me ga mukunde imasu ka?) - Are your eyes swollen?
The plain negative form is むくまない (mukumani). The polite negative is むくみません (mukumimasen).
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Choose the correct hiragana for 'muku' (to swell).
The hiragana for 'muku' (to swell) is むくむ.
Which of these means 'to swell'?
むくむ means 'to swell'. たべる is 'to eat', ねる is 'to sleep', and いく is 'to go'.
My leg is ___ (むくむ).
むくむ means 'to swell'. So, 'My leg is swelling' is the correct translation.
むくむ means 'to eat'.
むくむ means 'to swell', not 'to eat'.
The kanji for むくむ is important to know at A1 level.
At A1 level, focusing on hiragana and basic vocabulary for むくむ is sufficient. Kanji will come later.
You can use むくむ to describe a part of your body getting bigger due to swelling.
Yes, むくむ is used to describe swelling in body parts.
Listen for 'ashi ga mukunde imasu'.
Listen for 'kao ga mukumu'.
Listen for 'karada ga mukumimasu'.
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足がむくんでいます。
Focus: mu-kun-de
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顔がむくむ。
Focus: ka-o ga mu-ku-mu
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体がむくみます。
Focus: ka-ra-da ga mu-ku-mi-masu
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This sentence means 'Sometimes my legs swell.' The natural order in Japanese is 'legs' (足が), 'swell' (むくむ), 'there are times' (時があります).
This sentence means 'My face is swollen in the morning.' The natural order is 'morning' (朝は), 'face' (顔が), 'is swollen' (むくんでいます).
This sentence means 'If you consume too much salt, you tend to swell.' The order is 'salt' (塩分を), 'take too much' (取りすぎると), 'tend to swell' (むくみやすいです).
昨夜、たくさんお酒を飲んだので、朝には顔が___。
顔がむくんだ (kao ga mukunda) means 'my face swelled up.'
長時間座っていると、足が___ことがあります。
足がむくむ (ashi ga mukumu) means 'my legs swell.'
塩分を取りすぎると、体が___やすいです。
体がむくみやすい (karada ga mukumiyasui) means 'your body tends to swell easily.'
寝不足だと、目が___ことがあります。
目がむくむ (me ga mukumu) means 'your eyes swell.'
この薬を飲むと、腫れが___でしょう。
腫れがむくまない (hare ga mukumanai) means 'the swelling will not swell' or 'the swelling will go down.'
飛行機に乗ると、足が___ませんか？
足がむくみませんか (ashi ga mukumimasen ka) means 'Don't your legs swell?' (asking if they do swell).
Choose the correct kanji for 'むくむ'.
The correct kanji for 'むくむ' (to swell) is '浮腫む'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'むくむ'?
'足がむくんでいます。' means 'My legs are swollen.' This is a common and natural way to use the verb.
What is the te-form of 'むくむ'?
The te-form of 'むくむ' is 'むくんで'. This is used to connect sentences or form continuous actions.
The verb 'むくむ' is often used to describe swelling in body parts.
'むくむ' specifically refers to swelling, often related to fluid retention in body parts like legs or face.
You can use 'むくむ' to say a balloon is inflating.
'むくむ' is for biological swelling, not for objects like balloons inflating. For a balloon, you'd use a different verb like '膨らむ' (fukuramu).
If your face is swollen, you can say '顔がむくむ'.
Yes, '顔がむくむ' (Kao ga mukumu) means 'My face is swollen.' This is a correct usage.
Is your leg swelling?
My face is swollen.
Today I feel like my body is swollen.
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足がむくんで痛い。
Focus: むくんで (mukunde)
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まぶたがむくむ。
Focus: まぶた (mabuta)
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この薬を飲むとむくみがとれる。
Focus: とれる (toreru)
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Choose the correct kanji for むくむ (mukumu).
The kanji 脹む is used for swelling of the body or a part of it. 浮く means to float. 剥く means to peel. 向く means to turn.
Which sentence correctly uses むくむ?
私の足は昨日からむくんでいます。(My legs have been swollen since yesterday.) is the correct usage. むくむ describes swelling. The other options use the verb incorrectly.
What is the most likely cause if someone says, 「顔がむくんでいる」?
Eating salty food often leads to fluid retention and swelling (むくむ) in the face or other parts of the body. The other options are less likely to cause swelling.
「夜、たくさん水を飲むと、朝顔がむくむことがあります。」(Drinking a lot of water at night can sometimes cause your face to swell in the morning.) Is this statement true or false?
Excessive fluid intake, especially before bed, can sometimes lead to temporary facial swelling (むくむ) in the morning.
「むくむ」は、通常、体の不調や異常を示す言葉です。(Mukumu usually refers to a physical discomfort or abnormality.) Is this statement true or false?
While sometimes temporary and harmless, 'むくむ' (to swell) often indicates fluid retention or a physical condition that might be a discomfort or an abnormality.
「疲れたとき、目がむくむことがあります。」(When you are tired, your eyes can swell.) Is this statement true or false?
Fatigue can lead to puffiness or swelling (むくむ) around the eyes due to fluid retention.
The speaker is talking about a physical condition.
The speaker is describing someone's appearance.
The speaker is giving advice about a common occurrence.
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足がむくんでしまいました。
Focus: むくんで (mukunde)
Dijiste:
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この薬を飲むと、むくみが取れます。
Focus: むくみ (mukumi)
Dijiste:
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目がむくんでいるように見えます。
Focus: むくんでいる (mukundeiru)
Dijiste:
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You wake up and your eyes are a bit swollen. Describe how you feel using むくむ. (30-50 characters)
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朝起きたら、目がむくんでいました。
Imagine your legs are swollen after a long flight. Write a sentence explaining this using むくむ. (30-50 characters)
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長いフライトの後、足がむくみました。
Your friend asks why your face looks different. Tell them your face is swollen. (20-40 characters)
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寝不足で顔がむくんでいます。
なぜ彼女の顔はむくんでいましたか？
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昨日の夜はたくさん水を飲んだので、朝起きたら顔が少しむくんでいました。特に目の周りがひどかったです。今日は大事な会議があるので、早くむくみをとりたいです。
なぜ彼女の顔はむくんでいましたか？
passage says: 昨日の夜はたくさん水を飲んだので、朝起きたら顔が少しむくんでいました (Because I drank a lot of water last night, my face was a little swollen when I woke up this morning).
passage says: 昨日の夜はたくさん水を飲んだので、朝起きたら顔が少しむくんでいました (Because I drank a lot of water last night, my face was a little swollen when I woke up this morning).
何が原因で足がむくみますか？
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私は一日中立ち仕事をしているので、夕方になるといつも足がむくみます。特にふくらはぎがパンパンになります。マッサージをすると少し楽になります。
何が原因で足がむくみますか？
passage says: 私は一日中立ち仕事をしているので、夕方になるといつも足がむくみます (Because I do standing work all day, my legs always swell in the evening).
passage says: 私は一日中立ち仕事をしているので、夕方になるといつも足がむくみます (Because I do standing work all day, my legs always swell in the evening).
むくみの原因になるものは何ですか？
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塩分の多い食事を摂ると、体が水分をため込みやすくなり、むくみの原因となることがあります。健康のためにも、塩分の摂りすぎには注意しましょう。
むくみの原因になるものは何ですか？
passage says: 塩分の多い食事を摂ると、体が水分をため込みやすくなり、むくみの原因となることがあります (Eating salty foods can make your body retain water easily, which can cause swelling).
passage says: 塩分の多い食事を摂ると、体が水分をため込みやすくなり、むくみの原因となることがあります (Eating salty foods can make your body retain water easily, which can cause swelling).
This sentence means 'My face tends to swell in the morning.'
This sentence means 'My legs swelled on the airplane.'
This sentence means 'If you consume too much salt, your body will swell.'
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 熱いお風呂に入った後、足が少し___。
The sentence describes feet swelling after a hot bath. 'むくんだ' (swelled) is the correct form of むくむ to fit this context.
Which sentence correctly uses 'むくむ'?
High salt intake is a common cause of swelling, especially in the face. The other options describe scenarios not typically associated with 'むくむ'.
Select the sentence that indicates swelling due to standing for a long time.
Standing for a long time is a common reason for feet to swell. '長時間立ちっぱなし' (standing for a long time) directly relates to the swelling of the feet.
塩分を摂りすぎると、体がむくみやすくなる。
Excessive salt intake can lead to water retention, which causes the body to swell. This statement is true.
運動すると、体がむくむのを防ぐことができる。
Regular exercise can improve circulation and reduce fluid retention, thereby helping to prevent swelling. This statement is true.
冷たいものを飲むと、体がむくみやすくなる。
Drinking cold beverages does not typically cause the body to swell. Swelling is more commonly associated with factors like salt intake, prolonged standing, or certain medical conditions. This statement is false.
The speaker is talking about a painful swelling.
The speaker is discussing their body type and dietary habits.
The speaker is explaining why their face looks swollen.
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一日中立ち仕事だったので、足がむくんでしまいました。
Focus: むくんで
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飛行機に乗ると、いつも体がむくむんです。
Focus: むくむんです
Dijiste:
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この薬は、むくみを抑える効果があります。
Focus: むくみを抑える
Dijiste:
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You wake up and your eyes are a bit swollen. Describe how you feel and what you think caused it.
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今朝、目が少しむくんでいます。多分、昨晩寝不足だったか、泣いたせいだと思います。
You just ran a marathon and your legs are swollen. Explain what you'll do to reduce the swelling.
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マラソンを走った後、足がむくんでしまいました。冷やしたり、マッサージしたりして、むくみを軽減しようと思います。
Write a short email to a friend, explaining that you can't go out tonight because your face is swollen and you don't feel well.
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ごめんね、今夜は行けないんだ。実は顔がむくんでいて、体調もあまり良くないんだ。また今度誘ってね。
Aさんが会議に集中できなかった理由は何ですか？
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Aさんの顔は、夜遅くまでテレビを見ていたせいで、朝には少しむくんでいた。しかし、彼は大事な会議があったため、顔のむくみを気にせず出かけることにした。会議中、彼は何度も顔を触り、むくみが気になって集中できなかった。
Aさんが会議に集中できなかった理由は何ですか？
パッセージによると、Aさんは顔のむくみが気になって会議に集中できませんでした。
パッセージによると、Aさんは顔のむくみが気になって会議に集中できませんでした。
飛行機で足がむくむ主な原因は何ですか？
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旅行中、飛行機に長時間乗ると足がむくむことがあります。これは血行が悪くなることが主な原因です。予防策としては、定期的に体を動かしたり、水分をこまめに摂ったりすることが挙げられます。
飛行機で足がむくむ主な原因は何ですか？
パッセージには「血行が悪くなることが主な原因です」と明記されています。
パッセージには「血行が悪くなることが主な原因です」と明記されています。
塩分の摂りすぎが引き起こす可能性のある体の変化は何ですか？
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塩分の摂りすぎは、体内の水分バランスを崩し、顔や足のむくみを引き起こす可能性があります。健康的な食生活を心がけ、過剰な塩分摂取を避けることが重要です。
塩分の摂りすぎが引き起こす可能性のある体の変化は何ですか？
パッセージには「顔や足のむくみを引き起こす可能性があります」と書かれています。
パッセージには「顔や足のむくみを引き起こす可能性があります」と書かれています。
This sentence means 'My legs are swollen.' It's a common way to express swelling in Japanese.
This sentence means 'I have a constitution where my eyes tend to swell easily.' 'むくみやすい' (mukumi-yasui) means 'prone to swelling'.
This sentence means 'My body swelled from too much salt intake.' '摂りすぎで' (tori-sugide) indicates the cause of the swelling.
昨夜飲みすぎたせいで、顔が今朝はひどく___。
「むくむ」は「腫れる」と同じ意味で使われ、ここでは顔が腫れている状態を表します。
長時間立ちっぱなしだったので、足がパンパンに___います。
「むくむ」は、体の一部が水分などで膨らむ状態を指します。ここでは足が膨らんでいる状況を示します。
腎臓の機能が低下すると、体全体が___やすい。
腎臓の機能が低下すると、水分が排出されにくくなり、体がむくみやすくなります。
この薬を飲むと、副作用で手足が___ことがある。
薬の副作用として、手足が水分で膨らむ「むくむ」状態が考えられます。
塩分の摂りすぎは、体の___につながります。
塩分の過剰摂取は体内の水分バランスを崩し、むくみの原因となります。
朝、目が___いると、一日中気分が良くない。
朝、目がむくんでいる、つまりまぶたが腫れている状態を表します。
今日の暑さで足が___。 (Kyō no atsusa de ashi ga ___.)
「むくむ」は「腫れる」という意味なので、暑さで足が腫れてきた、という文脈に合います。
顔が___ので、体調が悪いのかもしれません。 (Kao ga ___ node, taichō ga warui no kamoshiremasen.)
顔が腫れている状態を指すのは「むくむ」が適切です。
この薬を飲むと、体内の水分が排出されて___のを防ぎます。 (Kono kusuri o nomu to, tainai no suibun ga haishutsu sarete ___ no o fusegimasu.)
薬が体内の水分排出を促すことで、体液がたまって腫れる状態を防ぐ、という文脈に合います。
長時間の立ち仕事は、足がむくむ原因となることがあります。 (Chōjikan no tachi-shigoto wa, ashi ga mukumu gen'in to naru koto ga arimasu.)
長時間立ちっぱなしでいると、血液の循環が悪くなり足がむくみやすくなります。
睡眠不足は、顔がむくむこととは関係ありません。 (Suimin busoku wa, kao ga mukumu koto to wa kankei arimasen.)
睡眠不足は、血行不良や体内の水分バランスの乱れを引き起こし、顔のむくみの原因となることがあります。
塩分の摂りすぎは、体がむくむ原因の一つです。 (Enbun no torisugi wa, karada ga mukumu gen'in no hitotsu desu.)
塩分を過剰に摂取すると、体内の水分が保持されやすくなり、むくみの原因となります。
The speaker is explaining why their legs are swollen.
This sentence talks about a cause of swelling.
The sentence describes a situation that can lead to facial swelling.
Read this aloud:
睡眠不足で、目の周りがむくんでいます。
Focus: むくんでいます (mukundeimasu)
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朝は顔がむくみやすいので、マッサージをしています。
Focus: むくみやすい (mukumi-yasui)
Dijiste:
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旅行の後は、いつも足がむくんでしまいます。
Focus: むくんでしまいます (mukunde shimaimasu)
Dijiste:
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彼女は疲労困憊で、足が____。
「むくむ」は自動詞で、'to swell' を意味します。過去進行形 'むくんでいた' は、足が腫れている状態を表すのに適切です。
腎臓病の患者は、体が____やすい。
「やすい」は 'easy to do' や 'prone to' を意味します。「むくみやすい」で 'prone to swelling' となります。
長時間のフライトの後、足がパンパンに____。
「～てしまった」は、意図せず何かが起こってしまったことや、その結果に対する残念な気持ちを表します。ここでは、足が腫れてしまったという状況を自然に表現しています。
「顔がむくむ」は、顔が腫れている状態を表す。
「むくむ」は体の特定の部分が水分などで腫れる状態を指すため、「顔がむくむ」は正しい表現です。
「むくませる」は、何かを意図的に腫れさせるという意味である。
「むくませる」は他動詞であり、「～をむくませる」の形で、何かを意図的に腫れさせる、または腫れさせる原因となる行為を指します。例えば、「塩分を摂りすぎて体をむくませる」のように使われます。
「足がむくまない」は、足が腫れている状態を否定する表現である。
「むくまない」は「むくむ」の否定形であり、足が腫れていない状態を表します。
The speaker's legs swelled because they were standing all night. Focus on how むくむ is used in a natural, spoken context.
A medicine is mentioned that resolves swelling. Pay attention to the nuanced phrasing around medical effects.
The sentence discusses a common belief about the cause of swelling. Listen for the causal relationship.
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最近、顔がむくみやすいので、何か対策はないでしょうか？
Focus: むくみやすい (mukumi-yasui), 対策 (taisaku)
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長時間座っていると、足がむくむことがあるので、休憩中にストレッチをしています。
Focus: 長時間 (chōjikan), ストレッチ (sutorecchi)
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朝起きると目がむくんでいるのは、前日の夜更かしが原因かもしれない。
Focus: 夜更かし (yofukashi), 原因 (gen'in)
Dijiste:
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You are writing a medical report about a patient experiencing swelling in their leg. Describe the patient's symptoms and the potential causes of the swelling, using 'むくむ' at least once.
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患者は昨晩から右足に強いむくみを感じていると訴えています。特に足首とふくらはぎが腫れており、触診すると圧痛があります。これは長時間の立ち仕事や心臓病、腎臓病など様々な原因が考えられます。
Write a short personal journal entry about a time you experienced swelling (e.g., from an insect bite, injury, or just fatigue). Use 'むくむ' in your entry and describe how it felt.
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昨日の旅行でたくさん歩いたせいか、今朝起きたら足がパンパンにむくんでいました。靴を履くのも一苦労で、少しジンジンと痛む感じがします。マッサージをして早くむくみが取れるといいな。
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend who is concerned about their persistent facial swelling. What lifestyle changes or remedies would you suggest? Include 'むくむ' in your advice.
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顔がむくむって心配だよね。まずは、塩分を控えて、カリウムが多い野菜や果物を摂るといいよ。あとは、冷たいタオルで顔を冷やしたり、リンパマッサージも効果があるって聞くから試してみて。
なぜ飛行機に乗ると足がむくむことがあるのですか？
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飛行機に乗ると、気圧の変化や長時間同じ姿勢でいることによって、足がむくむことがあります。特にエコノミークラス症候群と呼ばれる症状では、血流が悪くなり、足のむくみがひどくなることがあります。これを防ぐためには、定期的に体を動かしたり、水分補給をすることが重要です。
なぜ飛行機に乗ると足がむくむことがあるのですか？
パッセージに「気圧の変化や長時間同じ姿勢でいることによって、足がむくむことがあります」と明記されています。
パッセージに「気圧の変化や長時間同じ姿勢でいることによって、足がむくむことがあります」と明記されています。
腎臓の機能が低下すると、なぜむくみが生じやすくなるのですか？
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腎臓の機能が低下すると、体内の余分な水分や塩分がうまく排出されず、顔や手足にむくみが生じやすくなります。これは腎臓病の典型的な症状の一つであり、放置するとさらに深刻な健康問題を引き起こす可能性があります。定期的な健康診断で早期発見・早期治療が重要です。
腎臓の機能が低下すると、なぜむくみが生じやすくなるのですか？
パッセージに「体内の余分な水分や塩分がうまく排出されず、顔や手足にむくみが生じやすくなります」と記載されています。
パッセージに「体内の余分な水分や塩分がうまく排出されず、顔や手足にむくみが生じやすくなります」と記載されています。
女性が生理前にむくむ主な原因は何ですか？
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女性は生理周期によってホルモンバランスが変動するため、特に生理前に足や顔がむくむと感じることがよくあります。これは一時的なもので、生理が始まると自然に解消されることが多いですが、症状が重い場合は、温かい飲み物を摂ったり、軽い運動をしたりすることで緩和されることがあります。
女性が生理前にむくむ主な原因は何ですか？
パッセージに「生理周期によってホルモンバランスが変動するため、特に生理前に足や顔がむくむと感じることがよくあります」と書かれています。
パッセージに「生理周期によってホルモンバランスが変動するため、特に生理前に足や顔がむくむと感じることがよくあります」と書かれています。
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Basic Meaning of むくむ
The verb むくむ (mukumu) means 'to swell' or 'to become puffy'. It's often used when talking about body parts, like your ankles or face.
Common Usage: Body Parts
You'll frequently hear むくむ in contexts related to the body. For instance, 足がむくむ (ashi ga mukumu) means 'my legs swell' or 'my feet are swollen'.
Causes of Swelling
It can refer to swelling due to various reasons, such as fatigue, heat, or certain medical conditions. It’s a general term for becoming puffy or larger due to fluid retention.
Beyond Body Parts
While primarily used for body parts, in some less common instances, you might hear it used for things that 'swell up' like wood that absorbs water, but stick to body-related contexts for now.
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