Word Meaning 振り回す

ふりまわす furimawasu

振り回す is read as ふりまわす (furimawasu) and means to abuse (one's power).

Meaning

English

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

Reading

Kana

ふりまわす

Romaji

furimawasu

Writing Variants

振りまわす ふりまわす furimawasu
振回す ふりまわす furimawasu

Stroke Sequence

4 Characters • 20 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Rank 11590 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

振り回る

ふりまわる

to waver

振り出す

ふりだす

to infuse (e.g. in hot water)

振り落とす

ふりおとす

to shake off

振りかざす

ふりかざす

to wield (e.g. power, authority)

振放す

ふりはなす

to break free of

振起す

ふりおこす

to stir up

振幅

しんぷく

amplitude (of vibration)

振り込み

ふりこみ

discarding a tile that becomes another player's winning tile

振動

しんどう

oscillation

振興

しんこう

promotion

振り

ふり

counter for swords, blades, etc.

振り返る

ふりかえる

to think back (on)