Meaning of ふるう in Japanese

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Definition of ふるう

ふるう(furuu) 【 震う 】

震 Kanji Details

  1. (v5u) to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
ふるう(furuu) 【 奮う 】

奮 Kanji Details

  1. (v5u) to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
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.

ふるう(furuu) 【 篩う 】

篩 Kanji Details

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

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