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振り回す

振りまわす、 振回す

Reading

Kana: ふりまわす
Romaji: furimawasu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to wield; to brandish; to flourish; to wave (about); to swing

2

to display (one's knowledge); to show off

3

to abuse (one's power)

4

to manipulate someone

Kanji

Readings: シン、 ふ.る、 ぶ.る、 ふ.り、 -ぶ.り、 ふ.るう
Meanings: shake, wave, wag, swing
Readings: カイ、 エ、 まわ.る、 -まわ.る、 -まわ.り、 まわ.す、 -まわ.す、 まわ.し-、 -まわ.し、 もとお.る、 か.える
Meanings: -times, round, game, revolve, counter for occurrences

Example Sentences

そのように刃物(はもの)()(まわ)すことは危険(きけん)だ。
➥It is dangerous to wield an edged tool in such a way.
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彼女(かのじょ)はわめき、警官(けいかん)たちに()かってナイフを()(まわ)して(おど)すようなしぐさをしました。
➥She shouted and threatened a policeman by brandishing a knife.
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彼女(かのじょ)(さけ)びながら、ナイフを(ふまわ)()しました。
➥While she was screaming, she brandished the knife.
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