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振るう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振るう.
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Entry
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.
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