NichiDict

振舞う

N2
ふるまう
振る舞う
[furumau]
Illustration for 振舞う

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to behave; to conduct oneself; to act

2.GodanTransitive

to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)

Examples

彼は紳士のように振舞うことができる。

He can behave like a gentleman.

お客様に料理を振舞って喜ばれた。

I treated guests to food and they were pleased.

大人として責任ある振舞いを心がける。

I try to behave responsibly as an adult.