Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Tempering; refine

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Kanji Story

Imagine a blacksmith meticulously tempering a sword in a fiery forge, carefully refining its shape and strength.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '錬' is a high-level character that is mainly encountered in the N1 level of the JLPT. It is less common in lower levels of the exam. Understanding its readings and meanings is important for advanced kanji and reading comprehension sections.

Example Sentences

• 彼は日本刀を鍛錬するのが得意です。

  He is skilled at forging Japanese swords.

  かれはにほんとうをたんれんするのがとくいです。

  kare wa nihontou o tanren suru no ga tokui desu.

  Pronunciation

• 修業を積んで、その人は腕を錬り上げた。

  Through training, that person honed their skills.

  しゅうぎょうをつんで、そのひとはうでをねりあげた。

  shuugyou o tsunde, sono hito wa ude o neriageta.

  Pronunciation

• 日々の勉強が実力の錬りにつながる。

  Daily study leads to the refinement of one's abilities.

  ひびのべんきょうがじつりょくのねりにつながる。

  hibi no benkyou ga jitsuryoku no neri ni tsunagaru.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '錬' is a high-level N1 kanji and is less frequently encountered at lower levels of the JLPT.
• Pay attention to the onyomi reading 'レン' which is commonly used in compound words.
• Both kunyomi readings 'ねる' and 'つくる' have different meanings. 'ねる' refers to the act of tempering or refining, while 'つくる' means to create or make.
• Understanding the stroke order is important for correctly writing and recognizing the kanji in exams.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '錬' is not commonly used in names, but it can be seen in rare cases where it adds a connotation of refinement or mastery.