JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
操 — maneuver
- Reading
- ソウ・サン・みさお・あやつ.る
- Meaning
- maneuver; manipulate; operate; steer; chastity; virginity; fidelity
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
操 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・サン・みさお・あやつ.る and it means maneuver; manipulate; operate; steer; chastity; virginity; fidelity. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
操 appears in everyday japanese words such as 操る (to manipulate), 操縦 (management) and 体操 (gymnastics).
Japanese words containing 操
Frequently asked questions
What does 操 mean in Japanese?
操 means maneuver; manipulate; operate; steer; chastity; virginity; fidelity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 操 read?
操 is read ソウ・サン・みさお・あやつ.る. Reading it inside real words — 操る and 操縦 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 操 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 操 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 操 in a word?
A common word containing 操 is 操る (あやつる) — "to manipulate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 操 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 操 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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