鍛きたえ上あげる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

temper thoroughly; forge to perfection

Used for metals, blades, or materials that are repeatedly heated and hammered to improve strength and quality. Implies a careful, intensive process.

See also: 鍛える (きたえる)

• 刀とう匠しょうは鋼はがねを何なん度ども鍛きたえ上あげる。

  The swordsmith tempers the steel thoroughly, heating and hammering it many times.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

train thoroughly; drill intensively; hone

Used for people, skills, bodies, or minds that are developed through rigorous, repeated practice or discipline. Often implies a long-term, dedicated effort.

See also: 鍛える (きたえる)

• 彼かれは毎まい日にちの練れん習しゅうで体からだを鍛きたえ上あげた。

  He trained his body thoroughly through daily practice.

• 厳きびしい稽けい古こが彼かの女じょの演えん技ぎ力りょくを鍛きたえ上あげた。

  The rigorous training honed her acting skills.