振舞う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振舞う
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.
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
舞
15 strokes
Frequency: 655
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
dance
flit
circle
wheel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.う
-ま.う
まい
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