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操
操 (readings: そう, あやつ; Japanese kanji) means “to manipulate”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 操作 (operation).
What does 操 mean?
| Kanji | 操 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to manipulate |
| Readings | そう, あやつ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 操
操 is read そう or あやつ depending on the word.
Example words with 操
| Example | 操作 (operation) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14