(そうじゅう)

そうじゅう
noun / suru-verb
operation, piloting, manipulation
1. operation, piloting
The act of controlling a vehicle, aircraft, or machinery.
飛行機(ひこうき)操縦(そうじゅう)するには免許(めんきょ)必要(ひつよう)だ。
You need a license to pilot an airplane.
(かれ)操縦(そうじゅう)(せき)(すわ)った。
He sat in the pilot's seat.
ドローンを操縦(そうじゅう)するのは(むずか)しい。
It's difficult to operate a drone.
2. manipulation, control
Controlling or influencing someone or something, often with a negative connotation.
彼女(かのじょ)(たく)みに(ひと)操縦(そうじゅう)する。
She skillfully manipulates people.
Negative nuance when used with people
部下(ぶか)操縦(そうじゅう)するのが上手(じょうず)上司(じょうし)だ。
He's a boss who is good at managing his subordinates.
あの政治家(せいじか)世論(せろん)操縦(そうじゅう)しようとしている。
That politician is trying to manipulate public opinion.

Used for controlling vehicles (especially aircraft) and for manipulating people.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 操縦(そうじゅう)する (to operate, pilot)
  • 操縦(そうじゅう)(せき) (cockpit, pilot's seat)
  • 操縦(そうじゅう)() (pilot)
  • 操縦(そうじゅう)(かん) (control stick, joystick)
  • 遠隔(えんかく)操縦(そうじゅう) (remote control)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 運転(うんてん) - driving (cars, trains)
  • 操縦(そうじゅう) - piloting (aircraft), manipulation

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