JLPT N1 Advanced
操る
To skillfully operate or manipulate machines, puppets, languages, or people.
Readings
Other forms
操ります polite form
操った plain past
操って te-form
操れる potential form
操られる passive form
1 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To operate / To handle skillfully
Describes the act of handling tools, puppets, or languages with high proficiency and dexterity.
Example
彼 は 大きな クレーン を 巧みに 操る 。
He skillfully operates a large crane.
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2 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To manipulate / To pull the strings
Refers to influencing or controlling others from behind the scenes to serve one’s own interests.
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