Japanese

そうさ
Meaning: operation; management; manipulation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

操
作

Example sentences

Operating this machine is very simple.
片手でスマホを操作するのは慣れるまで難しい。
Operating a smartphone with one hand is difficult until you get used to it.
ルールに従って、正しく操作してください。
Please operate correctly according to the rules.
スマートフォンを親指だけで操作する。
Operate the smartphone using only your thumb.
新しいコンピューターを買ったので、キーボードの操作に慣れるまで時間がかかる。
I bought a new computer, so it takes time to get used to the keyboard operation.
彼は不注意な操作で、大切なデータを消してしまった。
He deleted important data due to a careless operation.
この機械は手動で操作する必要があります。
This machine needs to be operated manually.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical act of handling machines or the strategic manipulation of data/results.

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