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振ふり出だし

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Meanings

1

noun

shaking out; sprinkling

The act of shaking something out of a container, such as salt, pepper, or powder.

2

noun

starting point; beginning; outset

Metaphorical use: the point from which something starts, often in games, projects, or life situations. Common in the phrase 振り出しに戻る (go back to square one).

3

noun

drawing; issuing; drafting

Used in financial or administrative contexts for issuing a bill, check, or draft. Often appears as 手形の振り出し.

4

noun

throw of dice; dice roll

Specifically the act of throwing dice, especially in board games like sugoroku. Also used metaphorically for a decisive move.

5

noun

infusion; herbal remedy

abbreviation

Abbreviation of 振り出し薬. A traditional medicine made by shaking or infusing herbs in hot water. Rare standalone use; mostly in compound or historical contexts.

See also: 振り出し薬

6

noun

shaker; dispenser

A container with a perforated top for shaking out contents, such as a saltshaker or pepper shaker. Often used in compounds like 塩振り出し.

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