操作【そうさ】
operation, management, handling, manipulating (to one's benefit), manipulation, influencing
操縦【そうじゅう】
steering, piloting, flying, control, operation, handling, management (of people), handling, manipulation, maneuvering
体操【たいそう】
gymnastics, physical exercises, artistic gymnastics, gymnastics competition, physical education (class), PE
節操【せっそう】
constancy, integrity, fidelity, principle, faithfulness, honor, honour
操る【あやつる】
to operate (e.g. a machine), to handle, to manage, to control, to maneuver, to steer, to have a good command of (a language), to play proficiently (of a musical instrument), to work (a puppet), to pull the strings of a puppet, to manipulate (a person, public opinion, etc.), to pull the strings, to control from the shadows, to mastermind