NichiDict

鍛える

N1
きたえる
[kitaeru]
Illustration for 鍛える

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to forge; to temper

2.IchidanTransitive

to drill; to train; to discipline

Examples

過酷な山岳トレーニングで精神と肉体を鍛えられた

My spirit was tempered in a harsh environment.

毎日トレーニングで体を鍛えている

I train my body every day.

伝統的な技法で日本刀を鍛える職人の姿に感銘を受けた。

I was impressed by the blacksmith's skill in forging swords.