VocabJLPT N3
swing
NounCounterの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. swing
  2. 2. shake
  3. 3. appearance
  4. 4. pretence
This noun can mean "a pretense" or "acting as if" something is the case, often used in the pattern ~のふりをする to mean "to pretend to be" something. It can also refer to a manner or style of doing something, depending on context.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The wave of a blue flag was the signal, and the train slowly began to move.

Sentence 2

Why are you waving your arms around like that?

Sentence 3

The wind is strong, so wave the flag big!

Sentence 4

Hold on — I don't want to shake my head at this decision.

Sentence 5

Raise your arm first, then throw the ball.