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威を振るう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 威を振るう.

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Entry

威を振るういをふるうExpressionGodan verbFreq #195096
1

to exercise authority

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten

9 strokesFrequency 1,103JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

おど.すおど.しおど.かす

Nanori

いさたけたけし

shake, wave, wag, swing

10 strokesFrequency 614JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

ふ.るふ.れるふ.るう

Nanori

ふり

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