「拙」な策を弄するより、正直に話すべきだ。
Instead of using a clumsy scheme, you should speak honestly.
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One should not obtain success by resorting to petty tricks.
彼は難解な言説を弄して、自分の正当性を主張した
He used complicated discourse to claim his own legitimacy.
会議の合間に同僚と駄弁を弄した。
I chatted idly with my colleagues during a break in the meeting.
彼は巧みな遁辞を弄して、その場を逃れた。
He escaped the situation by using clever excuses.
彼は甘言蜜語を弄して、投資家から多額の資金を引き出した。
He used sweet talk to extract a large amount of funds from the investors.
彼は奸智術数を弄して、ライバルを失脚させた。
He used evil tricks to oust his rival.
Usage Notes
Often used in phrases like '策を弄する' (to resort to schemes) or '小細工を弄する' (to employ cheap tricks).
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