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Meanings
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Physical process of heating and hammering metal to strengthen it. Also used metaphorically for rigorous training that forges character or skill.
Forging a sword requires advanced skill.
His mental strength was cultivated through rigorous tempering.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の鍛えが違うto have noticeably more/less toughness from training than others
He's had years of tough training, so the cold doesn't bother him.
- 厳しい鍛えを受けるto undergo harsh training
When he was young, he underwent harsh training from his master.
- 鍛えが足りないto lack sufficient training or toughness
This player still lacks enough training.
- 〈数〉年の鍛えyears of training/tempering (behind a skill)
It's a skill acquired through ten years of training.
Expressions
- 鉄は熱いうちに鍛えよstrike while the iron is hot