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1 exact word match found in search '振るう'
'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to swing; to wield (physically); to exert  (see also: 槍を振るう)
2. to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically)  (see also: 威を振るう)
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2 words found containing '振るう' in any position
expression, 'u' godan verb
to resort to violence; to behave violently; to use force
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expression, 'u' godan verb
to rage (of a storm, etc.); to wreak havoc
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4 partial word matches found in search '振るう'
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Most common form: ふる
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to wave; to shake; to swing
2. to sprinkle; to throw (dice)
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Most common form: ぶる
1. assuming the air of ...; behaving like ...  (often written with kana only)
2. to put on airs; to be self-important  (colloquialism; often written with kana only)
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auxiliary verb
1. indicates speculation  (after the imperfective form of certain verbs and adjectives)
2. indicates will
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Most common form:
noun
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
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