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What is the Kanji for 'Forge' and 'Train'? | 鍛

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Forge' and 'Train', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Forge' and 'Train' is 鍛.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Forge, Train

    Reading

    kunyomiきた

    kita

    onyomiたん

    tan

    Parts

    Gold (金)Step, Stairs

    Example Word

    鍛える: train. The Japanese verb '鍛える (きたえる)' primarily means 'to train' or 'to forge'. It is often used in the context of physical training, such as building strength or endurance, but can also refer to mental or skill-based training. For example: He trains his body every day「彼は毎日体を鍛える」(かれはまいにちからだをきたえる). She is training her mind through meditation「彼女は瞑想で心を鍛えている」(かのじょはめいそうでこころをきたえている). Additionally, '鍛える' can be used metaphorically to describe refining or honing a skill, such as '鍛える技術 (きたえるぎじゅつ)' (honing a skill).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1751

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Gold

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Step, Stairs

Words Using

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    鍛える

    Meaning

    Train

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These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

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    Meaning

    Key

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What does 鍛 mean?

鍛 means 'Forge' and 'Train'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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