Jisho

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Words — 1 found

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
1. to swing; to wield (physically); to exertSee also 槍を振るう
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
2. to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically)See also 威を振るう
  • ぼうふうう暴風雨
  • あらん限りの
  • もうい猛威
  • 振るった
The storm raged in all its fury.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
3. to flourish; to prosper; to thrive
  • その
  • しごと仕事
  • かれ
  • さい
  • ふるった
The job drew out his talent.
Other forms
揮う 【ふるう】振う 【ふるう】
Notes
振う: Irregular okurigana usage.
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Kanji — 1 found

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10 strokes. JLPT N1. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
shake, wave, wag, swing
On: シン
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Sentences — 8 found

  • jreibun/674/1
      猛威を
    • 振るう
    • 新しい感染症に対して威力を発揮する
    • くすり
    • が開発された。
    A drug has been developed that works powerfully against a raging new infectious disease. Jreibun
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