操る

Meanings

1. Godan verb · Transitive

   to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to manage; to control; to maneuver; to steer

2. Godan verb · Transitive

   to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument)

3. Godan verb · Transitive

   to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet

4. Godan verb · Transitive

   to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.); to pull the strings; to control from the shadows; to mastermind

In Spanish

1. manipular; manejar; mover los hilos

Kanji in this word

• 操

Example sentences

• あの通訳つうやくは５か国語こくごを自由じゆうに操あやつる。

  That interpreter is a master of five languages.

  Este intérprete es un maestro de cinco idiomas.

  Tatoeba #230569(opens in a new tab)

• 儲もうけようとする投機筋とうきすじに操あやつられているのです。

  It's being manipulated by investors trying to make it rich.

  Tatoeba #74170(opens in a new tab)