操る
あやつる
ayatsuru
VocabularyLevel 87 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

操る (あやつる (ayatsuru)) means "to operate". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to operate

Also : to operate (e.g. a machine) · to handle · to manage · to control · to maneuver · to steer · to manipulate · to pull strings

Example Sentences

巧みに言語を操る外交官が活躍した。

たくみにげんごをあやつるがいこうかんがかつやくした。

A diplomat who skillfully manipulates language played an active role.

人形遣いが糸で人形を操る。

にんぎょうつかいがいとでにんぎょうをあやつる。

A puppeteer manipulates the puppet with strings.

Kanji in this word

操
Maneuver
Kunみさお、あやつ.る
Onそう、さん
JLPT N1

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