VocabJLPT N3
operation
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. operation
  2. 2. management
  3. 3. manipulating (to one's benefit)
This noun refers to the operation or manipulation of a machine, device, or system. It is frequently used in contexts involving computers, machinery, or technical equipment. It can also carry a slightly negative nuance of "manipulating" people or situations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I yelled "I can't figure this out!" and my little brother laughed.

Sentence 2

"I'll handle it — just watch," my friend said.

Sentence 3

Learning how to use the camera is one of the fun parts of traveling.

Sentence 4

Hey, aren't the controls on this game reversed left and right?

Sentence 5

Wait, that just deleted all the data?