JLPT N3 Intermediate
振り
Pretense, a physical swing, a manner of action, or an elapsed time interval.
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ふり common hiragana form
ぶり common suffix form
1 Noun
Pretending / Acting As If
Describes the act of feigning a condition or behavior that differs from reality.
Example
A 田中 さん 、 聞こえ ます か ？
B 多分 、 聞こえ ない ふり を し て い ます よ 。
[A:] Tanaka-san, can you hear me? [B:] He's probably pretending he can't hear you.
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2 Suffix
For the first time in...
Used as a suffix to indicate that an event is happening again after a specific interval of time has passed.
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3 Suffix
Manner / Style
Characterizes the specific manner, attitude, or style in which someone performs an action.
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4 Noun
Swing / Shake
Refers to the physical motion of swinging an object or the specific movements in a choreographed routine.
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