JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
揮 — brandish
- Reading
- キ・ふる.う
- Meaning
- brandish; wave; wag; swing; shake
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
揮 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・ふる.う and it means brandish; wave; wag; swing; shake. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
揮 appears in everyday japanese words such as 指揮 (command) and 発揮 (exhibition).
Japanese words containing 揮
Frequently asked questions
What does 揮 mean in Japanese?
揮 means brandish; wave; wag; swing; shake in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 揮 read?
揮 is read キ・ふる.う. Reading it inside real words — 指揮 and 発揮 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 揮 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 揮 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 揮 in a word?
A common word containing 揮 is 指揮 (しき) — "command". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 揮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 揮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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