Kanji
What does the kanji 操 mean?
操 means manipulating, operating; integrity, principle. On'yomi ソウ、サン. Kun'yomi みさお、あやつ.る.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ソウ、サン |
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| Kun'yomi | みさお、あやつ.る |
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| Strokes | 16 |
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| Main radical | 手 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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操On'yomi ソウ、サンKun'yomi みさお、あやつ.る
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework16 strokes
manipulating, operating; integrity, principle
Memory hook
The hand (扌) working three mouths (品) on the tree (木) like a puppet — MANIPULATE, OPERATE, CHASTITY.
Stroke order · 16 strokes
Common words
- 体操たいそうgymnastics, exercise
- 操るあやつるto operate, manipulate; to control (skillfully)
- 操作そうさoperation (of a machine)
More words with this kanji
- 操縦そうじゅうpiloting, control (of a vehicle or aircraft)
