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振る舞い (ふるまい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Meanings 1
noun
behavior ; conduct ; demeanor
Refers to a person's outward manner, actions, or way of carrying themselves in a social context. Often used in descriptions of character or etiquette.
せつ
で
の
振ふ
る
舞ま
い
が
合ごう
否ひ
を
左さ
右ゆう
する
。
Your conduct in the interview can determine whether you pass or fail.
2
noun
entertainment ; treat ; feast
Used when someone hosts or provides food, drink, or hospitality for others, often in a generous or celebratory manner. Common in phrases like 振る舞い酒 (free sake for guests).
Written forms 振ふ る 舞ま い Usage 43%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news word.
ふるまい Usage 31%
振ふる 舞ま い Usage 16%
Variant with the okurigana 舞い written as 舞い; less common but still seen.
振ふる 舞まい Usage 8%
Abbreviated kanji form without okurigana; rare and mostly found in older texts or compact writing.
振ふ るまい Usage 2%
Kana spelling of the first part; sometimes used for clarity or in informal writing.
Similar words 行こう 動どう 行動 is a more general term for 'action' or 'behavior', often used for concrete actions or movements, while 振る舞い emphasizes the manner or style of behavior in a social context.
態たい 度ど 態度 refers to one's attitude or posture, often implying a mental stance, whereas 振る舞い focuses on observable conduct and demeanor.
もてなし もてなし is a common word for 'hospitality' or 'entertainment' of guests, similar to the second sense of 振る舞い, but 振る舞い can also imply a more generous or festive treat.
Etymology Derived from the verb 振る舞う (to behave, to treat), which is a compound of 振る (to wave, to act) and 舞う (to dance). The noun form 振る舞い refers to the resulting action or manner.
