n. (Kanji=篩い,篩) sieve, device of wire mesh or perforated metal (used for straining, sifting, etc.)

v. (Kanji=篩う) sift through, winnow, select the desirable parts

v. (Kanji=奮う,振るう) exert, wield, exercise (influence, power, etc.)

v. (Kanji=奮う) show; wield

v. (Kanji=震う) shake, tremble, vibrate, quiver

v. (Kanji=振う,揮う) exert, exercise, use; make an effort