練る
ねる
neru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 49 - JLPT N3
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
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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