furi

Noun
Counter

1. swing; shake; sweep; wave; wag

Noun

2. appearance; behaviour; behavior

Usually Written in Kana
ひとのふり がふり なおせ。
hitono furi mite waga furi naose.
Learn wisdom from the faults of others.
Noun

3. pretence; pretense; (false) show; pretending

Usually Written in Kana
Related to ふりをする
わたくし かれ っている ことがわからないふりをした。
watashiwa kareno itte iru kotoga wakaranai furio shita
I affected not to understand what he was saying.
Noun
no-Adjective

4. (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction

Usually Written in Kana
Noun

5. postures (of a dance)

Noun

6. lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); setup

Usually Written in Kana
Related to 前振り
Noun

7. unsewn part of a hanging sleeve on a traditional Japanese woman's garment

Counter

8. counter for swords, blades, etc.

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