brandish

(handleft) + (army)
★☆☆☆☆
12 strokes
BETA

Onyomi

KI

Mnemonic

I got the KEY to the army car in my hand, and I am brandishing it.

Jukugo

発揮(はっき) する

reveal the extent of one's power ★☆☆☆☆
(launch) + (brandish) = 発揮 (reveal the extent of one's power)

to reveal one's true strength, to get an opportunity to exercise one's full power (in economics, language ability, fighting, whatever)

指揮者(しきしゃ)

conductor or commander ☆☆☆☆☆
(finger / point at) + (brandish) + (professional) = 指揮者 (conductor or commander)