操る(あやつる)Conjugation

JLPT N2 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to manipulate/control

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The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns.
操るあやつる
masu (polite present)
Polite present/future affirmative.
操りますあやつります
masen (polite negative)
Polite present negative.
操りませんあやつりません
mashita (polite past)
Polite past affirmative.
操りましたあやつりました
masen deshita (polite past neg.)
Polite past negative.
操りませんでしたあやつりませんでした
te-form
The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more.
操ってあやつって
ta (plain past)
Plain past affirmative.
操ったあやつった
nai (plain negative)
Plain present negative.
操らないあやつらない
nakatta (plain past neg.)
Plain past negative.
操らなかったあやつらなかった
Potential
Ability or possibility — 'can do'.
操れるあやつれる
Passive
Passive voice — 'to be done to'.
操られるあやつられる
Causative
Causative — 'to make/let someone do'.
操らせるあやつらせる
Volitional
Volitional — 'let's…' or intention.
操ろうあやつろう
Imperative
Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly.
操れあやつれ
Prohibitive
Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'.
操るなあやつるな
Conditional (ba)
Hypothetical 'if' — leans written.
操ればあやつれば
Conditional (tara)
The most versatile everyday 'if / when'.
操ったらあやつったら

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