Refers to a swollen area on the body, such as from injury, infection, or inflammation. Can also mean a boil or lump.
虫に刺されて、腕に腫れができた。
I got a swelling on my arm from an insect bite.
There's a swelling on my ankle.
Please cool it until the swelling goes down.
冷やしたら腫れが引いた。
The swelling went down after I iced it.
I was able to reduce the swelling with medicine.
腫れ describes a general swollen area, while こぶ is a distinct hard bump or lump, such as from hitting one's head.
腫れ (swelling) and 晴れ (clear weather) are pronounced identically as はれ but have completely unrelated meanings.
腫れ means ordinary swelling (e.g. from a bruise or infection) that usually goes down on its own, while 腫瘍 is an abnormal tissue mass that requires medical evaluation.
炎症 is the underlying inflammatory process itself, while 腫れ refers specifically to the visible swelling that often accompanies it.
swelling; boil; abscess; tumor
swell; become swollen
swelling around a wound; local swelling
welt; wale; weal
swell up; become swollen
Standard kanji spelling for swelling.
Rarely used kanji form; 腫れ is preferred.
Noun form of the verb 腫れる (to swell). The kanji 腫 is used specifically for swelling or lumps on the body.