Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to raise (esp. overhead), to brandish (e.g. sword), to flourish.
  2. to wield (e.g. power, authority), to proclaim one's principles.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
振りかざす ふりかざす
 
 
 
振り翳ざす ふりかざす
 
 
振り翳す ふりかざす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

shake, wave, wag
ふ.る シン ふり (7th, N1)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
sign of the dragon, 7-9AM, fifth sign of Chinese zodiac
たつ シン とき (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
wild goose, trailing cliff radical (no. 27)
カン かりがね (Kentei 1)
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant