振り回す、振りまわす、振回す
ふりまわす
furimawasu
JMdict entry #1361170
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to wield; to brandish; to flourish; to wave (about); to swing
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to display (one's knowledge); to show off
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to abuse (one's power)
- Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb to manipulate someone
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
そのように刃物を振り回すことは危険だ。
sono you ni hamono wo furimawasu koto ha kiken da 。
It is dangerous to wield an edged tool in such a way.
彼女は叫びながら、ナイフを振り回しました。
kanojo ha sakebi nagara 、 naifu wo furimawashi mashi ta 。
While she was screaming, she brandished the knife.
彼女はわめき、警官たちに向かってナイフを振り回して脅すようなしぐさをしました。
kanojo ha wameki 、 keikan tachi ni mukaxtsu te naifu wo furimawashi te odosu you na shigusa wo shi mashi ta 。
She shouted and threatened a policeman by brandishing a knife.