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揮
On'yomi
キ
KI
Kun'yomi
ふる.う
furuu
brandish · wave · wag · swing · shake
Details
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and army. Moving army with hand.
Symbolism
Command, demonstrate, wave. Represents exerting power.
Component Breakdown
揮=
扌軍
hand + 軍
Words & Expressions
Words written with 揮
揮発きはつvolatilisation
Four-Character Compounds
陣頭指揮
じんとうしき
taking command of a corps in a battle; command exercised by the leader of a group
Proverbs & Idioms
揮毫は一瞬
きごうはいっしゅん
A brushstroke takes but a moment
While writing takes an instant, mastery takes years
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 揮 mean in Japanese?
揮 means brandish, wave, wag, swing, shake.
How do you read 揮?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: ふる.う (furuu).
How many strokes does 揮 have?
揮 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 揮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
揮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means brandish, wave, wag, swing, shake. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.