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鍛

鍛 — forge, discipline, train

Learn the correct stroke order for 鍛 (forge), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タンtan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)きた.えるkitaeru
Strokes17
Radical金
Frequency#1793
Meaningsforge, discipline, train

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 17 — start from the green dot

Common Words

鍛錬たんれんtempering (metal); annealing; forgingnoun
鍛えるきたえるto forge; to temperverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鍛 (forge) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鍛 is #1793, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

鍛錬たんれん — tempering (metal); annealing; forging
鍛えるきたえる — to forge; to temper

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鍛 have?

The kanji 鍛 (forge) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鍛?

鍛 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 鍛 mean?

鍛 means: forge, discipline, train. On'yomi readings: タン. Kun'yomi readings: きた.える.

What JLPT level is 鍛?

鍛 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.