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