Meaning of ふるう in Japanese

  1. Words

Definition of ふるう

  1. (v5u) to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
  1. (v5u) to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
  1. (v5u, vt) to swing; to wield (physically); to exert →Related words: 槍を振るう
  2. to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically) →Related words: 威を振るう

    暴風雨があらん限りの猛威を振るった。
    The storm raged in all its fury.

  3. to flourish; to prosper; to thrive

    その仕事に彼は才をふるった。
    The job drew out his talent.

  1. (v5u) to sieve (flour) →Related words: 篩に掛ける
  2. to eliminate (possibilities)

Words related to ふるう

Back to top