振り回す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振り回す
1
to wield; to brandish; to flourish; to wave (about); to swing
Examples
そのように刃物を振り回すことは危険だ。
It is dangerous to wield an edged tool in such a way.
2
to display (one's knowledge); to show off
3
to abuse (one's power)
4
to manipulate someone
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
回
6 strokes
Frequency: 50
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
-times
round
game
revolve
counter for occurrences
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まわ.る
-まわ.る
-まわ.り
まわ.す
-まわ.す
まわ.し-
-まわ.し
もとお.る
か.える
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