(うで)()るう

うでをふるう
expression, verb phrase
to show one's skill; to demonstrate one's ability; to display one's talents
Conjugation
AffirmativeNegative
Present(うで)()るう(うで)()るわない
Present polite(うで)()るいます(うで)()るいません
Past(うで)()るった(うで)()るわなかった
Past polite(うで)()るいました(うで)()るいませんでした
て form(うで)()るって(うで)()るわなくて
ている present(うで)()るっている(うで)()るっていない
ている polite(うで)()るっています(うで)()るっていません
ている past(うで)()るっていた(うで)()るっていなかった
ている past polite(うで)()るっていました(うで)()るっていませんでした
Conditional ば(うで)()るえば(うで)()るわなければ
Conditional たら(うで)()るったら(うで)()るわなかったら
Volitional(うで)()るおう
Volitional polite(うで)()るいましょう
Potential(うで)()るえる(うで)()るえない
Passive(うで)()るわれる(うで)()るわれない
Causative(うで)()るわせる(うで)()るわせない
Imperative(うで)()るえ(うで)()るうな
1. to show one's skill; to demonstrate one's ability; to display one's talents
To actively demonstrate or exercise one's skills, especially in a situation where those abilities can be fully utilized. Often used when someone gets an opportunity to use their expertise.
料理(りょうり)(うで)()るってもてなした。
I showcased my cooking skills to entertain the guests.
今日(きょう)(うで)()るう機会(きかい)だ。
Today is a chance to show what I can do.
(あたら)しいプロジェクト(ぷろじぇくと)(おも)存分(ぞんぶん)(うで)()るいたい。
I want to fully demonstrate my abilities in the new project.

IDIOM STRUCTURE:
(うで) (arm; skill) + を + ()るう (to wield; to exercise)

(うで) here means skill/ability, not literally the arm. ()るう means to wield or exercise something actively.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 料理(りょうり)(うで)()るう - to show off cooking skills
  • (うで)()るう機会(きかい) - opportunity to show one's skill
  • (うで)()るう() - place to demonstrate ability
  • (おも)存分(ぞんぶん)(うで)()るう - to fully exercise one's skills

NUANCE:

Positive expression. Implies:

  • Having genuine skill to demonstrate
  • Having an appropriate opportunity
  • Enthusiasm to show one's abilities
  • Active engagement, not just passive display

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • (うで)()せる - to show one's skill
  • 実力(じつりょく)発揮(はっき)する - to demonstrate one's ability
  • 手腕(しゅわん)発揮(はっき)する - to display one's capability
  • 才能(さいのう)発揮(はっき)する - to show one's talent

RELATED EXPRESSION:
(うで)(みが)く - to hone one's skills (complementary - first you polish, then you show)