noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
operation; handling; management
Refers to the act of operating, controlling, or managing a machine, system, or process. Neutral, technical, and everyday use.
この機械の操作は簡単です。
The operation of this machine is simple.
パソコンを
I operate the computer and enter data.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
manipulation; influencing
Implies using something or someone to one's own advantage, often with a negative or strategic connotation. Common in contexts like market manipulation or behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
彼は株価を操作した疑いで逮捕された。
He was arrested on suspicion of manipulating stock prices.
情報を操作して世論を誘導する。
They manipulate information to guide public opinion.