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Words — 1 found

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
1. to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to manage; to control; to maneuver; to steer​
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
2. to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument)​
  • あの
  • つうやく通訳
  • は
  • 5
  • か国語
  • を
  • じゆう自由に
  • あやつ操る
  • 。
That interpreter is a master of five languages.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
3. to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet​
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
4. to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.); to pull the strings; to control from the shadows; to mastermind​
  • もう儲けよう
  • とする
  • とうきすじ投機筋
  • に
  • あやつ操られている
  • のです
  • 。
It's being manipulated by investors trying to make it rich.
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Kanji — 1 found

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16 strokes. JLPT N1. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 6.
操
maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity
On: ソウ、 サン
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Sentences — 9 found

  • jreibun/265/1
    • きしゅ騎手
    • は
    • たづな手綱
    • を
    • たく巧み
    • に
    • あやつ操り
    • 、
    • あば暴れる
    • 馬を落ち着かせた。
    The jockey skillfully maneuvered the reins to calm down the unruly horse. — Jreibun
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