振る — meaning in English

English meaning

• jilt noun A woman who readily casts aside her lover.
• shake verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
• wag verb To swing repeatedly from side to side.
• waggle verb To move (something) with short, quick motions; to wobble.
• wave noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

Senses

振る is used for these senses in English:

• jilt (transitive) To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love.
• shake (transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
• shake (transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
• wag To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head to express disagreement or disbelief.
• waggle (transitive) To move (something) with short, quick motions; to wobble.
• wave (transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

shake — full definition

1. verb To move something rapidly back and forth or up and down.
2. verb To move one's head from side to side, usually to say no or express disbelief.
3. verb To upset or emotionally disturb someone.
4. verb To get rid of or escape from someone or something.
5. noun A thick drink made by blending ice cream (or milk) with flavoring.

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