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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
  • か国語
  • 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
  • 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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