Word details
練る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 練る.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
練
practice, gloss, train, drill, polish, refine
14 strokesFrequency 788JLPT N2Grade 3
On
レン
Kun
ね.るね.り
Nanori
ねり
煉
refine metals, kneading over fire
13 strokesGrade 9
On
レン
Kun
ね.る
錬
tempering, refine, drill, train, polish
16 strokesFrequency 2,221JLPT N1Grade 8
On
レン
Kun
ね.る
邌
parade, walk slowly
18 strokes
On
レイライチジ
Kun
ね.るおもむろおそい
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