Japanese symbol for “kneading”
練り
ねり
Romaji: neri
kneading; gloss; tempering
In Japanese, kneading is 練り, read ねり (neri).
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Meanings
- n, n-suf kneading; gloss; tempering
- adj-f, n paste (e.g. bean paste, mustard paste)
- n parading of portable shrines and floats at festivals (Shinto)
Written forms: 練り、煉り、錬り. Readings: ねり.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “kneading”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 手捏ね | てこね tekone | kneading (by hand); making by hand |
| ふみふみ | ふみふみ fumifumi | kneading (cat) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 練習 | れんしゅう renshuu | practice; training; drill |
| 訓練 | くんれん kunren | training; drill; practice |
| 未練 | みれん miren | lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret |
| 試練 | しれん shiren | test; trial; ordeal |
| 洗練 | せんれん senren | refinement; polish |
| 熟練 | じゅくれん jukuren | skill; expertise; experience |
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