ふりまわす
Furimawasu
Other forms: 振りまわす、振回す
振り回す (Furimawasu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to wield, to brandish, to flourish, to wave (about)”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto wield; to brandish; to flourish; to wave (about); to swing
- godan verb, transitive verbto display (one's knowledge); to show off
- godan verb, transitive verbto abuse (one's power)
- godan verb, transitive verbto manipulate someone
Examples
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.
彼女は叫びながら、ナイフを振り回しました。
While she was screaming, she brandished the knife.
彼女はわめき、警官たちに向かってナイフを振り回して脅すようなしぐさをしました。
She shouted and threatened a policeman by brandishing a knife.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).