Meaning of 振るう in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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振るう, 揮う, 振う
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Kana Readingふるう
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Romajifurū
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `u` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to swing; to wield (physically); to exert
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to exercise; to wield (metaphorically)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to flourish; to prosper; to thrive
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Example Sentences
振るう, 揮う, 振う, ふるう used in context
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The storm raged in all its fury.
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He drew out his speech.
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He used force on his children.
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突然、黒人と白人がお互いに激しく暴力をふるい憎しみ会う時機が到来した。
Suddenly, there was a period of terrible violence and hatred between blacks and whites.
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The yacht was at the mercy of the dreadful storm.
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The job drew out his talent.
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