JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
鍛 — forge
- Reading
- タン・きた.える
- Meaning
- forge; discipline; train
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鍛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is タン・きた.える and it means forge; discipline; train. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鍛 appears in everyday japanese words such as 鍛える (to forge).
Japanese words containing 鍛
Frequently asked questions
What does 鍛 mean in Japanese?
鍛 means forge; discipline; train in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鍛 read?
鍛 is read タン・きた.える. Reading it inside real words — 鍛える — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鍛 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 鍛 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鍛 in a word?
A common word containing 鍛 is 鍛える (きたえる) — "to forge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鍛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鍛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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