なびかせる

Meanings

1

ichidan verb, transitive verb

usually written using kana alone

Used for making something flutter or stream in the wind, such as a flag, hair, or skirt. The subject is typically the person or wind causing the movement.

強きょう風ふうが旗はたを激はげしくなびかせていた。
The strong wind was making the flag flutter violently.

彼かの女じょは長ながい髪かみを風かぜになびかせて歩あるいた。

She walked with her long hair streaming in the wind.

2

ichidan verb, transitive verb

win over; bring to one's side; bend to one's will

usually written using kana alone

Figurative use: to persuade or charm someone into following one's wishes, often implying a degree of manipulation or seduction. Common in romantic or political contexts.

彼かれは巧たくみな話わ術じゅつで相あい手てをなびかせた。
He won over the other party with his skillful speech.
彼かの女じょはその男おとこになびかされて、大たい金きんを渡わたしてしまった。
She was swayed by that man and ended up handing over a large sum of money.