練る (Neru) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to knead, to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame), to polish (a plan, etc.), to refine”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame)
- godan verb, transitive verbto polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to elaborate; to work out
- godan verb, transitive verbto train; to drill; to exercise
- godan verb, transitive verbto gloss (silk); to soften; to degum
- godan verb, transitive verbto tan (leather)
- godan verb, transitive verbto temper (steel)
Examples
君は胆力を練る必要がある。
You must build up your courage.
タイムをとって作戦を練ろう。
Let's take time out to elaborate a strategy.
私の心と思いとを練り清めてください。
Try out my reins and my heart.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).