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Keyword
to wield (physically)
  • brandish
  • wave
  • wag
  • swing
  • shake
Frequency
#946
Strokes
12
Grade
6
JLPT (old)
N1
Heisig
715
Readings
キ100%
Mnemonic
A bear ate the general's right arm, so before the whole army he must learn to wield (physically) his sword with his left hand, wobbling like a toddler.
Stroke order
Composed of
扌left hand軍army
Used in vocabulary
指し揮き
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
Noun
発はっ揮き
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
Noun
指し揮き者しゃ
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
Noun
総そう指し揮き
supreme command; direction over all
Noun
揮き発はつ油ゆ
gasoline; petrol; petroleum; benzine; volatile oil
Noun
揮ふるう
to swing; to wield (physically); to exert; to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically); to flourish; to prosper; to thrive
Godan verb
揮き発はつ
volatilization; volatilisation
Noun
揮き毫ごう
writing (esp. commissioned calligraphy); drawing; painting
Noun
指し揮き棒ぼう
(conductor's) baton; stick; perforated baton; bâton de commandement; bâton percé
Noun