Shirabe
猛威 を 振るう

振るうふるう

Godan Transitive
English jmdict
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to swing;to wield (physically);to exert
See also: 槍を振るう (やりをふるう)
2
Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to exercise (e.g. power, ability);to exhibit;to display;to wield (metaphorically)
See also: 威を振るう (いをふるう)
暴風雨があらん限りの猛威を振るった。
The storm raged in all its fury.
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb 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.
Other forms 揮う 【ふるう】 · 振う 【ふるう】 (irregular okurigana usage)
English jmdict
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'u' ending to rage (of a storm, flu, etc.);to be on a rampage;to be rampant;to wreak havoc
Other forms 猛威をふるう 【もういをふるう】 · 猛威を奮う 【もういをふるう】 (word containing irregular kanji usage) · 猛威を振う 【もういをふるう】 (search-only kanji form) · 猛威を揮う 【もういをふるう】 (search-only kanji form)