JLPT N1 • GENERAL

to manipulate

Practice Question

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English Explanation

This transitive verb (他動詞) means to skillfully operate or control something, like a machine or puppet. It also extends metaphorically to manipulating people, situations, or even having full command of a language, often implying a high level of expertise or cunning. Common patterns include "人形を操る" (operate a puppet) and "陰で人を操る" (manipulate someone from the shadows). Example: "The puppeteer skillfully manipulated the marionette." (人形遣いは巧みにマリオネットを操った。)

日本語解説

この他動詞は、機械や人形などを自分の意のままに巧みに動かすことを意味する。比喩的に、人や組織を陰で思い通りに動かしたり、言語を自由に使いこなしたりする際にも使われる。高度な技術や策略のニュアンスを含むことが多い。「機械を操る」「人を操る」「5か国語を操る」のように使う。例文:「彼は世論を巧みに操ろうとした。」

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