Readings: キ (Onyomi), ふる.う (Kunyomi)
Meaning: wield, brandish, wave, command, direct, display, demonstrate
The kanji 揮 (hui) is composed of 扌 (shǒu), meaning “hand,” and 㒟 (huī), which is a phonetic component. The phonetic component 㒟 originally meant “to wave a banner,” conveying the sense of waving or wielding. Together, it represents using one’s hand to wave, brandish, or direct, leading to meanings like command, display, or demonstrate.
View JLPT N1 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 揮 has 12 strokes. It begins with the radical 扌 (hand), followed by the phonetic component. Pay attention to the balance and flow, especially the sweeping final strokes.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 手 (て) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 12 |
| JLPT Level | N1 |
| Grade | S |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- キ (KI)
Kunyomi (Japanese readings)
- ふる・う (furu.u)
Common Words Using 揮
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 指揮 | しき | command; direction; leading |
| 発揮 | はっき | display (ability); exhibit; demonstrate |
| 指揮者 | しきしゃ | conductor (of an orchestra); director |
| 揮発性 | きはつせい | volatility; evaporability |
| 揮毫 | きごう | writing/painting (especially calligraphy) for someone |
| 指揮棒 | しきぼう | baton (for conducting) |
| 揮発油 | きはつゆ | volatile oil; gasoline |
| 指揮権 | しきけん | right of command |
| 揮散 | きさん | scattering; dispersing (especially gases, smells) |
| 指揮系統 | しきけいとう | chain of command |
Kunyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 力を揮う | ちからをふるう | to exert power; to wield power (though 振るう is more common for this specific usage) |
Example Sentences
Japanese: 彼は優れた指揮者だ。
Kana: かれはすぐれたしきしゃだ。
Romaji: Kare wa sugureta shikisha da.
English: He is an excellent conductor.
Japanese: 彼女はその能力を存分に発揮した。
Kana: かのじょはそののうりょくをぞんぶんにはっきした。
Romaji: Kanojo wa sono nōryoku o zonbun ni hakki shita.
English: She fully demonstrated her ability.
Japanese: オーケストラの指揮に合わせて歌った。
Kana: オーケストラのしきにあわせてうたった。
Romaji: Ōkesutora no shiki ni awasete utatta.
English: I sang along to the orchestra’s conducting.
Japanese: 彼はリーダーシップを発揮し、チームを勝利に導いた。
Kana: かれはリーダーシップをはっきし、チームをしょうりにみちびいた。
Romaji: Kare wa rīdāshippu o hakki shi, chīmu o shōri ni michibiita.
English: He displayed leadership and led the team to victory.
Japanese: この液体は揮発性が高い。
Kana: このえきたいはきはつせいがたかい。
Romaji: Kono ekitai wa kihatsusei ga takai.
English: This liquid is highly volatile.
Japanese: 指揮官の命令に従った。
Kana: しきかんのめいれいにしたがった。
Romaji: Shikikan no meirei ni shitagatta.
English: We followed the commander’s orders.
Japanese: 彼の才能はまだ十分に発揮されていない。
Kana: かれのさいのうはまだじゅうぶんにはっきされていない。
Romaji: Kare no sainō wa mada jūbun ni hakki sarete inai.
English: His talent has not yet been fully displayed.
Japanese: プロジェクトの指揮を執る。
Kana: プロジェクトのしきをとる。
Romaji: Purojekuto no shiki o toru.
English: To take command of the project.
Japanese: 先生は大きな筆で揮毫した。
Kana: せんせいはおおきなふでできごうした。
Romaji: Sensei wa ōkina fude de kigō shita.
English: The teacher performed calligraphy with a large brush.
Japanese: 彼女は類稀なリーダーシップを発揮した。
Kana: かのじょはたぐいまれなリーダーシップをはっきした。
Romaji: Kanojo wa taguimare na rīdāshippu o hakki shita.
English: She demonstrated rare leadership.
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