Word Meaning 振る

ぶる buru

振る is read as ぶる (buru) and means to assume the air of ....

Meaning

English

  1. to assume the air of ...
  2. to behave like ...
  3. to put on airs
  4. to be self-important

Reading

Kana

ぶる

Romaji

buru

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 11 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Related Words デートスポット,デート Rank 82226 Priority M

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

振り返る

ふりかえる

to think back (on)

振り切る

ふりきる

to break off from (pursuer)

振り上げる

ふりあげる

to raise overhead

振り分ける

ふりわける

to divide in two

振り替える

ふりかえる

to change (e.g. a bill)

振り絞る

ふりしぼる

to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.)

振り回る

ふりまわる

to waver

振り立てる

ふりたてる

to toss (i.e. one's head)

振当てる

ふりあてる

to assign

振向ける

ふりむける

to turn (around)

振り被る

ふりかぶる

to hold aloft (e.g. a sword)

Example Sentences

10

Chris swung his sword!

You must behave yourself like a man.

They are cutting loose.

He's behaving oddly.

His conduct was admirable.

She likes to shake boxes.

The soldier acted bravely.

I was ashamed of my behavior.

He acted like a madman.

I can't forgive him for behaving like that.