鍛える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鍛える
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.
Kanji in this Word
鍛
17 strokes
Frequency: 1793
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
forge
discipline
train
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きた.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
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