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振り

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振り

Freq #4610
1

Common noun; Counter

swing; shake; sweep; wave; wag

2

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun

appearance; behaviour; behavior

Examples
人のふり見て我がふり直せ。
Learn wisdom from the faults of others.
3

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun

pretence; pretense; (false) show; pretending

Examples
私は彼の言っている事がわからないふりをした。
I affected not to understand what he was saying.
4

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

(a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction

5

Common noun

postures (of a dance)

6

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun; Usu. written as フリ in comedy contexts

lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); setup

7

Common noun

unsewn part of a hanging sleeve on a traditional Japanese woman's garment

8

Counter

counter for swords, blades, etc.

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
9 strokes
Frequency: 558
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

wind
air
style
manner

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かぜ
かざ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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