Kanji 操: maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity
Key takeaways
Kanji 操: maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 操
maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Just as one might use their hand (扌) to manage a flock of chirping (喿) birds on a tree, this character represents the skill needed to operate or manipulate complex machinery and situations. It is commonly used in words like 'maneuver' or 'operate'.
