Lingaku振るう【ふるう】
Frequency rank: 1,406.
- to swing; to wield (physically); to exertsee also 槍を振るう
- to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically)see also 威を振るう
- to flourish; to prosper; to thrive
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 振るう【ふるう】Frequency rank: 1,406.
- 揮う【ふるう】Frequency rank: 39,309. – 39,877.
- 振う【ふるう】Frequency rank: 38,257. – 38,767.
- ふるうFrequency rank: 15,171. – 15,218.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to swing; to wield (physically); to exert
- to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically)
- to flourish; to prosper; to thrive
This meaning refers to the physical action of moving something back and forth or side to side, often with force or energy. It can also imply holding and using an object, such as a weapon.
This meaning involves the non-physical exertion of influence, skills, or power. It can refer to showing one's capability or authority in various contexts.
She exercised wonderful leadership in that project.
This meaning indicates a state of growth and success, whether in a personal, professional, or general context. It often portrays flourishing under favorable conditions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ちから力をふるう振るうto exert powerえいきょうりょく影響力をふるう振るうto wield influenceけんりょく権力をふるう振るうto wield powerさいのう才能をふるう振るうto exhibit talentちから力をふるう振るうことthe act of exerting powerしはいけん支配権をふるう振るうto exercise dominionぶき武器をふるう振るうto wield a weaponせいこう成功をふるう振るうto thrive in successぎじゅつ技術をふるう振るうto exhibit skillじしん自信をもって持ってふるう振るうto wield with confidenceしゅわん手腕をふるう振るうto display one's ability
Example sentences
6 results
She has no qualms about being violent towards her children.