揮
揮·wield, brandish, command, display
- On-yomi
- キ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 発揮 | はっき | display, exhibition (of ability) |
| 指揮 | しき | command, conducting |
| 指揮者 | しきしゃ | conductor (music) |
| 揮発 | きはつ | volatilization |
Example sentences
本番で実力を発揮できるよう、練習を重ねた。
ほんばんでじつりょくをはっきできるよう、れんしゅうをかさねた。
I practiced repeatedly so I could show my true ability on the day.
彼女は有名なオーケストラの指揮者だ。
かのじょはゆうめいなおーけすとらのしきしゃだ。
She is the conductor of a famous orchestra.
このガソリンは揮発性が高いので、火気に注意してください。
このがそりんはきはつせいがたかいので、かきにちゅういしてください。
This gasoline is highly volatile, so be careful with fire.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 発揮 is はっき: 発 becomes はっ before キ.
- 指揮 (command) is しき, the same reading as 四季 (four seasons) and 式 (ceremony); context decides.
Memory aid
Picture it
A hand 扌 commanding an army 軍: wielding power and displaying it.
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