Vocabulary
What does 練る (ねる, neru) mean?
練る (ねる, neru) means to knead, to work (dough); to polish, to work out carefully (a plan).
| Reading | ねる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | neru |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
練るねる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonneru
to knead, to work (dough); to polish, to work out carefully (a plan)
- 1godan verb · transitive to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame)
- 2godan verb · transitive to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to elaborate
- 3godan verb · transitive to train; to drill; to exercise
- 4godan verb · transitive to gloss (silk); to soften; to degum
- 5godan verb · transitive to tan (leather)
Example sentences
みんなで計画を練り直した。
Everyone reworked the plan together.
小麦粉を水で練ってパン生地を作る。
Knead flour with water to make bread dough.