also: にんぎょうつかい
noun
puppeteer; puppet operator
Refers to a person who manipulates puppets, especially in traditional Japanese puppet theater (ningyō jōruri) or other puppet performances.
See also: 使い (つかい)
彼は人形遣いとして舞台に立っている。
He stands on stage as a puppeteer.
人形遣いの巧みな手さばきに観客は魅了された。
The audience was captivated by the puppeteer's skillful hand movements.