Word details

振り回す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振り回す.

Dictionary

Entry

振り回すりまわTransitiveGodan verbFreq #3264
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shake, wave, wag, swing

10 strokesFrequency 614JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

ふ.るふ.れるふ.るう

Nanori

ふり

-times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences

6 strokesFrequency 50JLPT N3Grade 2

On

カイ

Kun

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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