Moto 操る (あやつる)to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to manage
- to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to manageGodan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
- to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument)Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
- to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppetGodan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
- to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.); to pull the strings; to control from the shadowsGodan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb
Kanji in 操る
Words that share its kanji
- 操作そうさoperation; management
- 操縦そうじゅうsteering; piloting
- 体操たいそうgymnastics; physical exercises
- 操業そうぎょうoperation (of a machine, factory, fishing boat, etc.); work
- 操みさおfidelity; honour
- 器械体操きかいたいそうapparatus gymnastics; artistic gymnastics
- 情操じょうそうsensibility (artistic, moral); (good) taste
- 操りあやつりmanipulation; puppet
See how 操る connects to the rest of Japanese.
Explore 操る →