Word details

振舞う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振舞う.

Dictionary

Entry

振舞う振る舞うるまGodan verbFreq #4397
1

Intransitive verb

to behave; to conduct oneself; to act

Examples
学生であるならそのように振舞いなさい。
If you are a student, behave as such.
2

Transitive verb

to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)

Examples
彼女は私に紅茶を1杯ふるまってくれた。
She treated me to a cup of tea.

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

dance, flit, circle, wheel

15 strokesFrequency 655JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

ま.う-ま.うまい

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