Illustration: During a visit to a small Japanese ceramics workshop, an interpreter stands comfortably between the potter and a visiting overseas craftsperson. She is speaking with an animated but relaxed expression, turning naturally toward the visitor while one hand lightly indicates the potter's unusual bowl.

JLPT N1verbLevel estimated by Bebop

操あやつる

ayatsuru

to command a language

Also used of playing an instrument proficiently. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

あの通訳つうやくは５か国語こくごを自由じゆうに操あやつる。
That interpreter is a master of five languages.
Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source
彼かれは英語以外えいごいがいにも２つの言語げんごを自由じゆうにあやつる。
He has two languages at his command besides English.
Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source
彼女かのじょは舞台ぶたいでピアノを自在じざいに操あやつる。
She plays the piano with ease on stage.
Written by AI for Bebop

Kanji in 操

操maneuver; manipulateOnソウ・サンKunみさお・あやつる

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