What does 鍛える mean?
鍛える is a Japanese verb meaning “to forge, to train, to discipline” in English. It can also be translated as “to drill” depending on context. It is written as 鍛える in kanji, きたえる in hiragana, and kitaeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は鋼を鍛えて刀を作った。
He forged the steel into a sword.
若いうちに体を鍛えなさい。
Build up your body while young.