JLPT N1 Advanced
振り切る
To shake off a pursuer or temptation, or to swing fully through.
Readings
Other forms
振切る less common
振り切ります polite form
振り切って te-form
振り切った past form
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Shake Off / Swing Through
Describes swinging an object through its full range of motion or forcibly shaking off a physical grip.
Example
彼 は 私 の 腕 を 振り切って 、 どこか へ 行って しまった 。
He shook off my arm and went off somewhere.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Pull Away / Leave Behind
Indicates outrunning a pursuer or opponent to create a substantial lead that prevents them from catching up.
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3 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To Overcome / Reject
Involves decisively rejecting emotional hesitation, outside interference, or temptation to proceed with a course of action.
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