Lingaku操る【あやつる】
Frequency rank: 1,787.
- to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to manage; to control; to maneuver; to steer
- to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument)
- to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
- to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.); to pull the strings; to control from the shadows; to mastermind
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 操る【あやつる】Frequency rank: 1,787.
- あやつるFrequency rank: 41,672. – 42,320.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to manage; to control; to maneuver; to steer
- to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument)
- to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
- to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.); to pull the strings; to control from the shadows; to mastermind
This meaning refers to the physical control or operation of an object, typically a machine or vehicle. It emphasizes the skill involved in managing or guiding the object effectively.
This meaning indicates a high level of skill or proficiency in using a language or playing an instrument. It suggests familiarity and expertise.
This usage relates to the act of manipulating puppets, implying a control over the puppet’s movements as if it were a living being.
This meaning denotes a more covert type of control, where an individual influences others or situations without revealing their intentions or actions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
あやつりにんぎょう操り人形をつかう使うto use a puppetじゆうに自由にあやつる操るto operate freelyことば言葉をあやつる操るto have a good command of a languageがっき楽器をあやつる操るto play a musical instrument proficientlyあやつる操るぎじゅつ技術manipulation skillsさいりょう裁量をあやつる操るto have discretionかげ影であやつる操るto control from the shadowsひと人をあやつる操るto manipulate a personいけん意見をあやつる操るto manipulate public opinionあやつりにんぎょう操り人形をえんじる演じるto perform with a puppetこうみょう巧妙にあやつる操るto maneuver cleverlyけいかく計画をあやつる操るto orchestrate a plan
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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It's being manipulated by investors trying to make it rich.
I want to play a game where a noble female knight with the nickname "Light-Speed" freely manipulates gravity.
He has two languages at his command besides English.
Right now, to 20 people only, we're revealing for free the secret of manipulating younger women.
Do you believe our destinies are controlled by the stars?