Meaning of 振るう in Japanese

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Definition of 振るう

ふるう(furuu) 【 振るう ·揮う ·振う 】

振揮 Kanji Details

  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.

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