way of swinging; manner of swinging
Refers to the physical motion or technique of swinging something, such as a bat, racket, or arm.
Please teach me how to swing a bat.
way of dealing with something; how to handle a situation
Often used in the set phrase 身の振り方 (how to conduct oneself, what to do with one's life/career). Can also refer to handling a problem or situation.
See also: 身の振り方
His way of swinging his arms is very distinctive.
I'm thinking about what to do with myself after quitting the company.
If you bring up a difficult topic the wrong way, you may make the other person angry.
Standard spelling for both senses.
Variant without okurigana; less common but seen in some contexts.
Compound of 振り (furi, 'swinging; way of doing', from verb 振る furu) + 方 (kata, 'way, method'). The second sense is a figurative extension of the first.