JLPT N1

rouse; stir up; inspire

Item 251 of 642 | 16 strokes | Radical: 大 (big)

Readings

On'yomiフン
Kun'yomiふる.う

Mnemonic

A BIG bird ROUSING itself to fly with determination.

Example Words

興奮 (こうふん) excitement
奮闘 (ふんとう) hard struggle
奮起 (ふんき) stirring up