- 1. [v5u, vt] to swing; to wield (physically); to exert
- 2. [v5u, vt] to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically)
- 3. [v5u, vt] to flourish; to prosper; to thrive
Kanji in this word
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振
shake, wave, wag, swingOn: シン (shin)Kun: ふ.る (fu.ru)、 ふ.れる (fu.reru)、 ふ.るう (fu.ruu)
Example Sentences
暴風雨があらん限りの猛威を振るった。
boufuuu gaaran kagiri no moui wo furu tta .
The storm raged in all its fury.
その仕事に彼は才をふるった。
sono shigoto ni kareha sai wofurutta .
The job drew out his talent.