N2
ねる (neru)
練る
to knead; to temper; to refine; to polish (a plan, strategy)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Transitive verb. Used for kneading dough, tempering metal, or more abstractly, for carefully developing and refining a plan, idea, or strategy through repeated consideration. (小麦粉などをこねる、金属を鍛えるといった物理的な動作のほか、計画やアイデアを何度も考え、詳細に検討して完成させるという意味で使われる他動詞です。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女はプレゼンテーションの計画を夜遅くまで練った。
She refined her presentation plan until late at night.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "練る"!
パンを作るために、小麦粉をよく_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 小麦粉などを手でこねる動作は「練る」です。
English: The action of kneading flour with hands is 'neru'.
English: The action of kneading flour with hands is 'neru'.
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