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ふ 振るう
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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
1. to swing; to wield (physically); to exert​See 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
  • が
  • あらん限りの
  • もうい猛威
  • を
  • ふ振るった
    • 。
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
  • に
  • かれ彼
  • は
  • さい才
  • を
  • 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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