振るう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振るう
1
to swing; to wield (physically); to exert
2
to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically)
Examples
暴風雨があらん限りの猛威を振るった。
The storm raged in all its fury.
3
to flourish; to prosper; to thrive
Examples
その仕事に彼は才をふるった。
The job drew out his talent.
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
揮
12 strokes
Frequency: 946
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
brandish
wave
wag
swing
shake
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.う
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