振
shake · wave · wag · swing
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and dragon. Shaking dragon with hand.
Symbolism
Vibration, swing, shake. Represents shaking.
Component Breakdown
hand + 辰
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
大盤振舞
おおばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess
椀飯振舞
おうばんぶるまい
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess
Proverbs & Idioms
振り出しに戻る
ふりだしにもどる
Back to square one
To have to start over from the beginning
Anime & Manga
痛いのは嫌なので防御力に極振りしたいと思います。
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
A well-known work with 振 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 振 mean in Japanese?
振 means shake, wave, wag, swing.
How do you read 振?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: ふ.る、ふ.れる、ふ.るう (furu, fureru, furuu).
How many strokes does 振 have?
振 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 振 a good kanji for a tattoo?
振 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shake, wave, wag, swing. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.