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練る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 練る

練る
ねる
煉る
錬る
邌る
Godan verb
Freq #5538
1

Transitive verb

to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame)

Examples
私の心と思いとを練り清めてください。
Try out my reins and my heart.
2

Transitive verb

to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to elaborate; to work out

Examples
タイムをとって作戦を練ろう。
Let's take time out to elaborate a strategy.
3

Transitive verb

to train; to drill; to exercise

4

Transitive verb

to gloss (silk); to soften; to degum

5

Transitive verb

to tan (leather)

6

Transitive verb

to temper (steel)

7

Intransitive verb

to walk in procession; to parade; to march

Kanji in this Word

練
14 strokes
Frequency: 788
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

practice
gloss
train
drill
polish
refine

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.る
ね.り
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ねり
煉
13 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

refine metals
kneading over fire

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.る
錬
16 strokes
Frequency: 2221
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

tempering
refine
drill
train
polish

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.る
邌
18 strokes

Meanings

parade
walk slowly

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
ライ
チ
ジ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね.る
おもむろ
おそい
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