noun, na-adjective
round-faced; having a full lower face
Describes a face that is round or plump, especially with fullness in the lower cheeks or jaw area. Often used for a moon-faced or cherubic appearance.
彼女は下膨れの優しい顔立ちをしている。
She has a round-faced, gentle look.
赤ちゃんの下膨れな頬が可愛い。
The baby's plump lower cheeks are cute.
noun, na-adjective
bulging at the bottom; swelling toward the bottom
Describes an object that is wider or swollen at the lower part, such as a vase, bottle, or bag. Can also refer to a shape that tapers upward.
この花瓶は下膨れの形で安定感がある。
This vase has a bulging bottom shape and feels stable.
下膨れの瓶は倒れにくい。
A bottle that swells toward the bottom is hard to knock over.
Compound of 下 (しも, 'lower') and 膨れ (ぶくれ, 'swelling'), from the verb 膨れる (ふくれる, 'to swell'). The spelling 下脹れ uses a variant kanji for swelling.