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振り回す

ふりまわす

Readings

ふりまわす

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5s, vtto wield; to brandish; to flourish; to wave (about); to swing
  2. 2.
    v5s, vtto display (one's knowledge); to show off
  3. 3.
    v5s, vtto abuse (one's power)
  4. 4.
    v5s, vtto manipulate someone

Kanji breakdown

振
N510 strokesGrade 8
回
N36 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

そのように刃物を振り回すことは危険だ。

It is dangerous to wield an edged tool in such a way.

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振り回すふりまわす

to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone

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