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操る
ayatsuru
Description
「操る」は、物や人を思いどおりに動かすことです。
"操る" means to move things or people as you wish.
人形や機械を上手に動かすときや、言葉を自由に使えるときにも使います。
It is also used when skillfully moving dolls or machines, or when freely using language.
Meanings
操るayatsuru
to handle, manipulate, or control something skillfully
彼は人形を上手に操る。
He skillfully manipulates dolls.
操るayatsuru
to control a person for one's own purpose
彼女は人を操るのが上手だ。
She is good at manipulating people.
操るayatsuru
to use a language fluently
三か国語を操る。
He handles three languages.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often implies skillful or hidden control, as with puppets, machines, or manipulating people.
- Etymology
from 操 (handle, manage) plus verb ending る.
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