Manipulate in Japanese

"manipulate" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

使う

tsukau

使use, send on a mission+うnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "manipulate". The most common choice is shown first.

操

Top pick

maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity

Reading: sou

16 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of hand and phonetic. Operating with hand.

What it carries

Operation, control, manipulate. Represents operating.

Related kanji for "manipulate"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for manipulate?

The most common kanji for "manipulate" is 操, read as sou. It means maneuver, manipulate, operate. Related kanji: 御 (manipulate).

How many strokes does 操 have?

操 has 16 strokes.