What does 操る mean?
操る is a Japanese verb meaning “to manipulate, to operate, to pull strings” in English. It can also be translated as “to have a good command of (a language), to work (a puppet), to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 操る in kanji, あやつる in hiragana, and ayatsuru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あの通訳は５か国語を自由に操る。
That interpreter is a master of five languages.
儲けようとする投機筋に操られているのです。
It's being manipulated by investors trying to make it rich.