noun, counter
Physical swinging or waving motion; also used as a counter for swings.
バットの振りが速い。
His bat swing is fast.
犬がしっぽを一振りした。
The dog gave its tail a single wag.
noun
Outward appearance or way of acting; often used in phrases like ふりをする (to pretend). Usually written in kana.
彼は知らないふりをした。
He pretended not to know.
そんなふうにふるまうのは彼のふりだ。
Acting like that is just his way.
noun
pretence; false show; pretending
Specifically the act of pretending; overlaps with sense 2 but focuses on deception or feigning. Usually written in kana.
See also: ふりをする
寝たふりをして親をやりすごした。
I pretended to be asleep and let my parents pass by.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
walk-in customer; without reservation
Used in hospitality for a customer arriving without a prior booking or introduction. Usually written in kana.
今夜はふりのお客さんが多かった。
We had many walk-in customers tonight.
noun
dance posture; dance move
Refers to postures or movements in dance; somewhat specialized.
日本舞踊の振りを覚えるのは難しい。
Learning the postures of traditional Japanese dance is difficult.
noun
A remark or action that sets up a joke, question, or story; often written フリ in comedy. Usually written in kana.
See also: 前振り
彼のフリがうまくて、笑いが起きた。
His setup was so good that it got a laugh.
noun
unsewn sleeve part; hanging sleeve opening
Traditional garment term; the unsewn portion of a sleeve on a woman's kimono.
この着物の振りが長くて優雅だ。
The hanging sleeve part of this kimono is long and elegant.