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振りかぶる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振りかぶる

振り被る
りかぶ
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #9396
1

to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish

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
10 strokes
Frequency: 431
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

incur
cover
veil
brood over
shelter
wear
put on
be exposed (film)
receiving

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうむ.る
おお.う
かぶ.る
かぶ.せる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぎぬ
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