Translation guide
The act of shaping metal by heating and hammering, or metaphorically creating something with effort. This guide covers both literal metalworking and figurative uses.
The literal process of heating metal and shaping it with a hammer or press.
The technical term for forging metal. Used in industrial and traditional contexts.
This sword was made by traditional forging.
Verb meaning 'to forge' or 'to temper' metal. Also used metaphorically for training or disciplining.
Forge iron to make blades.
Refers to blacksmithing or the craft of forging. Often used in historical or traditional contexts.
He is learning the art of forging.
Metaphorically creating something strong, lasting, or through effort, such as relationships, agreements, or identities.
To build or establish something abstract like a relationship, trust, or career. Common in figurative contexts.
Forge a relationship of trust.
To form or shape something, often used in formal contexts for identity, opinion, or structure.
Forge a national identity.
Creating a fake copy of a signature, document, or work of art with intent to deceive.
The English word 'forging' is not related to 'forgetting'. In Japanese, these are completely different words (忘れる vs 鍛造/偽造).
鍛造 (forging) shapes metal by hammering or pressing, while 鋳造 (casting) pours molten metal into a mold. They are distinct processes.
Forging produces higher strength than casting.
To build up or create something through effort, often used for plans, systems, or works.
We forged a new strategy.
書類を偽って提出した。
He submitted forged documents.