操る

あやつる

• to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to manage; to control; to maneuver; to steer v5r vt
• to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument) v5r vt
• to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet v5r vt
• to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.); to pull the strings; to control from the shadows; to mastermind v5r vt