Japanese

ほんろう
Meaning: to toy with; to trifle with; to play with
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

翻
弄

Example sentences

He was toyed with by fate.
彼は独自の戦法で相手を翻弄した。
He toyed with his opponent using his own unique strategy.
彼女の一嚬一笑に、周囲の男たちは翻弄された。
The men around her were at the mercy of her every smile and frown.

Usage Notes

Used when someone or something is manipulated or tossed about by forces beyond their control.

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