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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

    鍛

    Meaning

    Forge, Train

    Reading

    kunyomiきた

    kita

    onyomiたん

    tan

    Parts

    段Step, Stairs 釒Gold (金)

    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

    金

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1751

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 鍛

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

    kanji

    段

    Meaning

    Step, Stairs

    radical

    釒

    Meaning

    Gold

Words Using 鍛

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    鍛える

    Meaning

    Train

Kanji Related to 鍛 Through the Part 釒

These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

    kanji

    鏡

    Meaning

    Mirror

    kanji

    釣

    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    鍵

    Meaning

    Key

    kanji

    鋭

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    鐘

    Meaning

    Bell

    kanji

    鎌

    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    銅

    Meaning

    Copper

    kanji

    銭

    Meaning

    Money, Coin

    kanji

    針

    Meaning

    Needle

    kanji

    錠

    Meaning

    Lock, Tablet

    kanji

    銀

    Meaning

    Silver

    kanji

    錯

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    kanji

    錦

    Meaning

    Brocade

    kanji

    銃

    Meaning

    Gun

    kanji

    鑑

    Meaning

    Consider, Model

    kanji

    鉱

    Meaning

    Ore, Mineral

    kanji

    鉛

    Meaning

    Lead

    kanji

    鋳

    Meaning

    Cast, Casting

    kanji

    鋼

    Meaning

    Steel

    kanji

    鉢

    Meaning

    Bowl

    kanji

    錮

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

Learn the Kanji 鍛

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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.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.