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振
shake · wave · swing · behave · vibrate
N1On: しんKun: ふる、ふり、ぶる
Memory Aid
'Shin' — When something starts to VIBRATE, it might make a SHIN-y blur as it moves rapidly.
Picture a hand (扌) vigorously 'shaking' or 'waving' a small, angry dragon (辰) by its tail.
Vocabulary
振るふるto shake, to wave, to swing
振動しんどうvibration
振る舞うふるまうto behave, to conduct oneself
不振ふしんslump, stagnation
振替ふりかえtransfer (e.g., money, holiday)
Example Sentences
彼は楽しそうに手を振って別れを告げた。
He waved his hand cheerfully to say goodbye.
大きな音とともに地面が振動した。
The ground vibrated with a loud noise.
そのホテルは最高のサービスで客を振る舞ってくれる。
That hotel treats its guests with the best service.
彼女は知らないふりをして、何も答えなかった。
She pretended not to know and didn't answer anything.