猛威(もうい)を振(ふ)るう

もういをふるう
expression
to rage; to wreak havoc; to be rampant
writtennature
1. to rage; to wreak havoc; to be rampant
Used to describe the fierce, uncontrollable force of natural disasters, diseases, storms, or other destructive phenomena. Expresses the idea that something is causing widespread damage or disruption.
インフルエンザが猛威(もうい)を振(ふ)るっている。
The flu is raging.
台風(たいふう)が九州(きゅうしゅう)地方(ちほう)で猛威(もうい)を振(ふ)るった。
The typhoon wreaked havoc in the Kyushu region.
世界中(せかいじゅう)で猛威(もうい)を振(ふ)るった感染症(かんせんしょう)は、多(おお)くの人(ひと)の生活(せいかつ)を変(か)えた。
The infectious disease that raged around the world changed many people's lives.

Usage

A set expression almost exclusively used with natural disasters, diseases, storms, and similar destructive forces. Not used for human anger or emotions.

Common subjects

ASPECT (ている):
猛威(もうい)を振(ふ)るっている indicates the destruction is currently ongoing.

Related Words

Related: 威力(いりょく)を振(ふ)るう (to exert power)
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Added 2026.3.19 13:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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