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JLPT N2verbLevel estimated by Bebop

振ふる舞まう

furumau

to behave

Example sentences

学生がくせいであるならそのように振舞ふるまいなさい。
If you are a student, behave as such.
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彼かれは堂々どうどうと振ふる舞まう。
He carries himself regally.
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年相応としそうおうにふるまえ。
Act your age.
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Kanji in 振舞

振shake; swingOnシンKunふる・ふれる・ふるう
舞dance; flitOnブKunまう・まい

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