振
Kanji · N1
振 / shake
Kanji for shake, wave, or wag.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふ.る、ふ.れる、ふ.るう | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
振 carries the meaning shake, wave, or wag.
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Common compounds with 振
振り仮名ふりがなfurigana / kana printed above or next to kanji to indicate pronunciation
身振りみぶりgesture / gesticulation / motion
振るふるto wave / to shake / to swing
振動しんどうoscillation / vibration / swing
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