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Kanji 揮: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 揮: brandish, wave, wag, swing, shake

Key takeaways

Kanji 揮: brandish, wave, wag, swing, shake. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

brandishwavewagswingshake

On reading

Kun reading

ふる.う

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 揮

brandish, wave, wag, swing, shake

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

扌 + 軍

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine a commander in the army (軍) vigorously waving their hand (扌) to give orders. It depicts the act of commanding or directing troops by swinging one's hand, often while holding a flag or sword.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

  • 指揮しき

    command / direction / leadership

  • 発揮はっき

    display / show / utilize ability

Commonly used words

  • 指揮
    しき

    command / direction / leadership

  • 発揮
    はっき

    display / show / utilize ability

Example sentences

Example 1

彼はオーケストラを指している。

Translation

He is conducting the orchestra.

Example 2

者の指で演奏が始まった。

Translation

The performance started under the conductor's direction.

Example 3

彼は仕事で才能を発した。

Translation

He showed his talent at work.

Example 4

試合で実力を発できなかった。

Translation

I couldn't demonstrate my true ability in the match.

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