Furumau

JLPT N2

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振る舞う (Furumau) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to behave, to conduct oneself, to act, to treat (someone) to (food or drink)”.

Meanings

  1. godan verb, intransitive verbto behave; to conduct oneself; to act
  2. godan verb, transitive verbto treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)

Examples

  • Act your age.

  • He carries himself regally.

  • He acquitted himself well.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 振る舞う

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