“To pull strings” in Japanese
Short answer
To pull strings in Japanese is “糸を引く” (itowohiku). Full meaning: to pull (the puppet) strings, to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going), to linger on.
Other ways to say “To pull strings” in Japanese
手を回す
tewomawasu to use one's influence, to pull strings, to take measures, to make the necessary preparations
陰で糸を引く
kagedeitowohiku to pull wires, to pull strings
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