操縦

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The noun and する verb 操縦 (そうじゅう) means controlling the movement and direction of a vehicle or machine.
• Basic usage: The craft appears in 飛行機の操縦, while the active operation is expressed as 船を操縦する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Controlling machines and vehicles
  • It focuses on continuously controlling direction and movement rather than merely switching a machine on.