振り

• Reading: ふり
• Romaji: furi
• Kanji breakdown: 振 (shin/fu) — swing, shake, wave
• Pronunciation: /ɸɯ.ɾi/

Meaning

Swing; shake; wave. A noun describing a swinging or waving motion.

A noun derived from the verb 振る (furu, to swing/wave). Describes the motion of swinging, shaking, or waving. Also appears as a suffix in time expressions like 久しぶり (hisashiburi, long time no see) and in 身振り (miburi, gesture). As a counter, it can count motions or swings.

Examples

1. 手の振りを大きくしてください。 Please make your hand swings bigger.
2. バットの振りを毎日練習しています。 I practice my bat swing every day.
3. 彼女のダンスの振りはとてもきれいです。 Her dance moves are very beautiful.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, dance, gestures

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Derived from the verb 振る (furu), meaning to swing or shake. The kanji 振 combines the hand radical 扌 with 辰, suggesting vigorous hand movement.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal