Word details
猛威を振るう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 猛威を振るう.
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Entry
1
to rage (of a storm, flu, etc.); to be on a rampage; to be rampant; to wreak havoc
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
猛
fierce, rave, rush, become furious, wildness, strength
11 strokesFrequency 1,301JLPT N1Grade 8
On
モウ
Nanori
たけたけしたける
威
intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten
9 strokesFrequency 1,103JLPT N1Grade 8
On
イ
Kun
おど.すおど.しおど.かす
Nanori
いさたけたけし
振
shake, wave, wag, swing
10 strokesFrequency 614JLPT N1Grade 8
On
シン
Kun
ふ.るふ.れるふ.るう
Nanori
ふり
奮
stirred up, be invigorated, flourish
16 strokesFrequency 1,521JLPT N1Grade 6
On
フン
Kun
ふる.う
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