鍛 — forge; temper
鍛 means “forge; temper”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 17 strokes. On'yomi: タン (tan). Kun'yomi: きた(える) (kitaeru). You'll see it in words such as 鍛える (kitaeru, “to forge; to temper”).
鍛
- Meaning
- forge; temper
- On'yomi
- タン (tan)
- Kun'yomi
- きた(える) (kitaeru)
- Strokes
- 17
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Metal, stone & materials 2
How to remember 鍛
Sounds like 段: both read タン.
Parts: 金 metal; gold · 段 step
Words with 鍛
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鍛える | きたえる kitaeru kun | to forge; to temper |
Don't confuse it with
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