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