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腕を振るう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 腕を振るう

腕を奮う
うでをふるう
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #24634
1

Idiomatic expression

to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability

Examples
腕をふるって料理をしましょう。
I'll try my hand at cooking.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1163
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

arm
ability
talent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うで
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
16 strokes
Frequency: 1521
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

stirred up
be invigorated
flourish

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.う
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