振りかざす

ふりかざす

Also written 振り翳す

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish
2. to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles

Kanji

• 振 swing. Read as ふる.

Common phrases

• 権力を振りかざす

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