振(ふ)り幅(はば)

ふりはば
noun
range of swing; amplitude; range of variation
quantity
1. range of swing; amplitude; breadth of variation
The width over which something swings or varies, from one extreme to the other. Used literally for a pendulum's swing and figuratively for the range of someone's moods, performances, or ability.
感情(かんじょう)の振(ふ)り幅(はば)が大(おお)きい。
His emotional range is wide (he has big mood swings).
振(ふ)り子(こ)の振(ふ)り幅(はば)を測(はか)る。
To measure the swing of a pendulum.
あの俳優(はいゆう)は役(やく)の振(ふ)り幅(はば)が広(ひろ)く、どんな役(やく)でもこなす。
That actor has a wide range and can play any kind of role.

Literally the distance of a swing; figuratively the breadth between the extremes of someone's behavior, ability, or output.

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Usage

Calling someone's 振(ふ)り幅(はば) 'wide' is usually praise — it means they are versatile and can handle extremes.

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Added 2026.5.27 12:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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