Meaning

Primary

Swelling

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 腫れる means "to swell," and this is the noun version: swelling.

Reading

はれ
  • Miyuki
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji and with 腫れる, so you should be alright here.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 歯ぐきの腫れ

    swelling of the gums

    術後の腫れ

    postoperative swelling

    関節の腫れ

    joint swelling

    喉の腫れ

    throat swelling

Context Sentences

腫れと痛みがひどいんです。

The swelling and pain are severe.

腫れが出てきたら、冷やしてください。

If swelling develops, please ice the area.

腫れが目立ってきましたね。

The swelling's gotten noticeable, hasn't it?

腫れを抑える薬を出しておきますね。

I'll prescribe you some medicine to reduce the swelling.

Kanji Composition