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操“maneuver” Kanjimisao / sō

How to write 操

Meaning and readings

Meaning

maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity

Onyomi (音読み)

  • そう sō

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • みさお misao
  • あやつ(る) ayatsu(ru)

Japanese reading

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