振舞う
ふるまう
Also written 振る舞う
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive to behave; to conduct oneself; to act
- Godan verb, Transitive to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
Kanji
Example sentences
- 失礼に振舞ったりしないのが一番だと思う。
I think it is best not to be impolite. - 全生徒がプロムの夜礼儀正しく振る舞っているのを見て驚いた。
It was a surprise to see all the students behaving with decorum on prom night. - 君はもう大人になったのだから、子供のように振る舞ってはいけない。
Now that you're grown up, you must not behave like that. - 君の好きなように振舞って良い。
You may act however you wish. - 学生であるならそのように振舞いなさい。
If you are a student, behave as such.
Common phrases
Words containing 振舞う
- 振舞い試験 (ふるまいしけん) behaviour tests
- 振舞い水 (ふるまいみず) water left in buckets on the roadside during the summer for travellers