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操る

あやつる

Readings

あやつる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5r, vtto operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to manage; to control; to maneuver; to steer
  2. 2.
    v5r, vtto have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument)
  3. 3.
    v5r, vtto work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
  4. 4.
    v5r, vtto manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.); to pull the strings; to control from the shadows; to mastermind

Kanji breakdown

操
N416 strokesGrade 6

Example sentences

あの通訳は５か国語を自由に操る。

That interpreter is a master of five languages.

儲けようとする投機筋に操られているのです。

It's being manipulated by investors trying to make it rich.

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操るあやつる

to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet

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