Word details

腕を振るう

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

Dictionary

Entry

腕を振るう腕を奮ううでをふるうExpressionGodan verbFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

arm, ability, talent

12 strokesFrequency 1,163JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ワン

Kun

うで

shake, wave, wag, swing

10 strokesFrequency 614JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

ふ.るふ.れるふ.るう

Nanori

ふり

stirred up, be invigorated, flourish

16 strokesFrequency 1,521JLPT N1Grade 6

On

フン

Kun

ふる.う

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