Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to wield, to brandish, to flourish, to wave (about), to swing.
  2. to display (one's knowledge), to show off.
  3. to abuse (one's power).
  4. to manipulate someone.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
振り回す ふりまわす
 
 
 
 
振りまわす ふりまわす
 
振回す ふりまわす

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
-times, round, game
カイ まわ.る エ (2nd, N3)
box, box or enclosure radical (no. 31)
イ コク (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)