振りまく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振りまく
1
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to strew
Examples
彼女は花に殺虫剤を振りまいた。
She sprayed pesticide on the flowers.
2
to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
Examples
ヘレンはパーティーでお世辞を振りまいた。
Helen made herself agreeable to everyone at the party.
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
撒
15 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
scatter
sprinkle
give them the slip
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
サツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
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