Vocabulary

What does 振り回す (ふりまわす, furimawasu) mean?

振り回す (ふりまわす, furimawasu) means to wield; to brandish; to flourish.

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Readingふりまわす
Romajifurimawasu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
ふりまわす
furimawasu

to wield; to brandish; to flourish

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

Also written: 振りまわす、振回す

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