操縦
そうじゅう
soujuu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 98 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

操縦 (そうじゅう (soujuu)) means "Control". The reading is そうじゅう (soujuu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Control

Also : Flying · Handling · Steering · Piloting · Operation

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Example Sentences

パイロットは飛行機の操縦をしている。

ぱいろっとはひこうきのそうじゅうをしている。

The pilot is controlling the airplane.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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