Vocab Info
N2 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
操るto manipulate, to operate, to handle, to operate (e.g. a machine), to steer (a ship), to have a good command of (a language), to be fluent in, to operate a puppet, to pull the strings of a puppet, to mastermind, to pull the strings, to control from the shadows, to play (a musical instrument)
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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)
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
All Forms
操る 【あやつる】
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我々はマスコミに操られている。
We are being manipulated by the mass media.
あのピアニストはピアノを自由に操る。
That pianist plays the piano as they like.
腹話術師が人形を操りながら喋っています。
The ventriloquist is talking while operating the puppet.
あんなに小さな子が三ヶ国語を自由に操れるなんてあり得ない!
It's unbelievable that such a small child can fluently speak three languages!
長距離の運転を、ハンドルを巧みに操る事ができる夫に任せる事にしました。
I decided to leave the long-distance driving to my husband who can skillfully handle the steering wheel.
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