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操す 【あやなす】

  1. [v5s,vt] to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern
  2. [v5s,vt] to manipulate skillfully
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操 Maneuver, Manipulate, Operate, Steer, Chastity, Virginity, Fidelity ソウ, サン みさお, あやつ.る 6