What is '振るう' called in English?

'振るう' in English is called "Wield". Wield refers to: 武器、道具、楽器などを効果的に持ち、使うこと。

How do you pronounce 'Wield' and '振るう'?

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What is an example sentence for Wield in Japanese?

English: "He learned to wield a sword with great skill." | Japanese: "彼は剣を巧みに振るうことを学んだ。"

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wield Meaning in Japanese (wield 英語意味)

振るう

振るう in English:wield

IPA:ɸɯɾɯ.ɯ

Phonetic:ふるう

Quick Answer • 要約

wield の日本語の意味は「振るう」です。 (武器、道具、楽器などを効果的に持ち、使うこと。)

Definitions of Wield

1
verb
振るう
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or instrument effectively.
武器、道具、楽器などを効果的に持ち、使うこと。
2
verb
振るう
To have and exercise power or influence.
力や影響力を行使し、持つこと。

Example Sentences

“He learned to wield a sword with great skill.”

彼は剣を巧みに振るうことを学んだ。

business

“The new CEO will wield significant power in the company.”

“It takes practice to wield a paintbrush effectively.”

絵筆を効果的に振るうには練習が必要だ。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

handle exert employ

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

relinquish abandon surrender

Inflected Word Forms

past tensewielded

present participlewielding

agent nounwielder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wield powercollocation

To have and use authority or influence.

wield influencecollocation

To use one's position or status to affect others.

wield a weaponcollocation

To hold and use a weapon.

wield Meaning in Japanese (wield 英語 意味)