ichidan verb, transitive verb
knead until firm; work into a solid mass
Describes the process of mixing and pressing a soft substance (like dough, clay, or paste) until it becomes hard and cohesive.
パン生地をよく練り固めてから発酵させる。
Knead the bread dough thoroughly until it's firm, then let it rise.
粘土を練り固めて形を作
Knead the clay into a solid mass and shape it.