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振りかざす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振りかざす

りかざ
振り翳す
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #10923
1

to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish

2

to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 614
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

shake
wave
wag
swing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.る
ふ.れる
ふ.るう
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ふり
17 strokes

Meanings

hold aloft

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かげ
かげ.る
かざ.す
きぬがさ
くも.る
くもり
📝

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