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振り回す (ふりまわす) — to wield · Nihongo Circle

振り回す

ふりまわす

godan verbtransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1to wield
2to brandish
3to flourish
4to display (one's knowledge)
5to show off
6to abuse (one's power)
7to manipulate someone

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Kanji in this word

振Shake, Wave, Wag10 strokes 回-times, Round, Game6 strokes

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