English–Japanese
“wave around” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifurimawasu
Example
彼は話しながら手を振り回します。kare wa hana shi na ga ra te o fu ri mawa shi ma su
He waves his hands around while talking.
How to say “wave around” in Japanese
“Wave around” in Japanese is 振り回す (furimawasu).
Describes moving a hand, limb, or object widely and energetically in different directions.
Example sentences with 振り回す
彼女は応援しながら、旗を振り回しています。kano jo wa ō en shi na ga ra hata o fu ri mawa shi te i ma su
She is waving a flag around while cheering.
Tips for using 振り回す
- In English, wave around can sound gentle, while 振り回す (furimawasu) often suggests broad, energetic movement.