Word details
鍛える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鍛える.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to forge; to temper
Examples
彼は鋼を鍛えて刀を作った。
He forged the steel into a sword.
2
to drill; to train; to discipline
Examples
若いうちに体を鍛えなさい。
Build up your body while young.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
鍛
forge, discipline, train
17 strokesFrequency 1,793JLPT N1Grade 8
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タン
Kun
きた.える
Nanori
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