Furimawasu

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振り回す (Furimawasu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to wield, to brandish, to flourish, to wave (about)”.

Meanings

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

Examples

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

  • While she was screaming, she brandished the knife.

  • She shouted and threatened a policeman by brandishing a knife.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 振り回す

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