Meaning of 手を振る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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手を振る
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Kana Readingてをふる
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Romajitewofuru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ru` ending
- Meaning
- to wave one's hand
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Example Sentences
手を振る, てをふる used in context
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診察室を出る間際、先生が「バイバイ」と手を振ってくださいました。
Just as we were leaving the exam room the doctor waved his hand saying, 'bye-bye'.
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She waved her hand to me, smiling brightly.
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She was waving good-bye, with her eyes full of tears.
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She was waving good-bye, with her eyes full of tears.
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She waved at me before she got on board the plane.
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She greeted him waving her hand.
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