練る
ねる
neru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
練る (ねる (neru)) means "to knead". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to knead
Also : to work over · to polish up · to refine
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Example Sentences
パン職人は毎日生地を練る。
ぱんしょくにんはまいにちきじをねる。
A baker kneads dough every day.
綿密に計画を練る必要がある。
めんみつにけいかくをねるひつようがある。
It is necessary to plan carefully.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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