操る
Reading
Kana:
あやつる
Romaji:
ayatsuru
Definitions
1
to manipulate; to operate; to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to steer (a ship)
2
to have a good command of (a language); to be fluent in
3
to operate a puppet; to pull the strings of a puppet
4
to mastermind; to pull the strings; to control from the shadows
5
to play (a musical instrument)
Note:
archaism
Kanji
Readings: ソウ、 サン、 みさお、 あやつ.る
Meanings: maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity