Definition of あやつる
- (v5r, vt) to manipulate; to operate; to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to steer (a ship)
あの通訳は5か国語を自由に操る。
That interpreter is a master of five languages. - to have a good command of (a language); to be fluent in
- to operate a puppet; to pull the strings of a puppet
- to mastermind; to pull the strings; to control from the shadows
- to play (a musical instrument)