鍛: the kanji for forge; train
鍛 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means forge; train. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
鍛 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
鍛 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タン (tan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 鍛錬たんれん · tanren | training; discipline … |
| 鍛造たんぞう · tanzō | forging |
きたえる (kitaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 鍛えるきたえる · kitaeru | to train; to forge |
| 鍛え方きたえかた · kitaekata | way of training |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 鍛, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 鍛冶かじ · kaji | blacksmithing |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 毎日走って体を鍛えている。Mainichi hashitte karada o kitaete iru.I run every day to train my body.
- 鍛冶屋が刃物を作っている。Kajiya ga hamono o tsukutte iru.The blacksmith is making blades.
- この包丁は鍛造で作られた。Kono hōchō wa tanzō de tsukurareta.This kitchen knife was made by forging.
- コーチに鍛え方を教わった。Kōchi ni kitaekata o osowatta.The coach taught me how to train.
- 苦労が彼の心を鍛えた。Kurō ga kare no kokoro o kitaeta.Hardship strengthened his spirit.
Questions about 鍛
How many strokes does 鍛 have?
鍛 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 鍛?
The on readings are tan (タン). The kun readings are kitaeru (きたえる).
What JLPT level is 鍛?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 鍛
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.