るう
furū

Godan Verb (u)

1. to swing; to wield (physically); to exert

Transitive
Related to 槍を振るう
Godan Verb (u)

2. to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to display; to wield (metaphorically)

Transitive
Related to 威を振るう
暴風雨 ぼうふううがあらん かぎりの猛威 もうい るった。
bōfūuga aran kagirino mōio furutta.
The storm raged in all its fury.
Godan Verb (u)

3. to flourish; to prosper; to thrive

Transitive
その仕事 しごと かれ さいをふるった。
sono shigotoni karewa saio furutta.
The job drew out his talent.
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