Translation guide
Describes a rounded swelling or protrusion, either as a physical shape or an action. Covers both the noun (a bulge) and the verb (to bulge).
Describing a visible bump or protrusion, like a bulge in a wall, pocket, or tire.
General term for a bulge, swelling, or rounded protrusion. Can be used for physical objects.
There is a bulge in the wall.
The bulge in the pocket is noticeable.
A protrusion or bulge, often implying something sticking out. Slightly more casual.
This bulge is in the way.
A bulge or swelling, often used in geological or medical contexts (e.g., a bulge in the earth's crust or a swelling on the body).
A bulge in the earth's crust was observed.
Describing the action of something expanding outward, like muscles bulging or a bag bulging with items.
Intransitive verb meaning to swell, expand, or bulge. Used for things like bags, cheeks, or sails.
The sail bulged in the wind.
Intransitive verb similar to 膨らむ, but often implies a more uneven or abnormal swelling, like a bulge in a tire or a puffed-up face.
To protrude or bulge out, often used for something jutting out sharply. More formal.
A rock bulges out from the wall.
Describing a temporary spike in numbers, like a bulge in population or demand.
His pocket was bulging with a wallet.
タイヤが膨れている。
The tire has a bulge.
予算の膨張を抑える。
Control the bulge in the budget.