Drill in Japanese
"drill" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "drill". The most common choice is shown first.
錬View details →
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tempering, refine, drill, train, polish
Reading: ren
16 strokes · beautiful, nature
Where it comes from
Combines 'metal' (金) with 'select' (柬), representing smelting metals to remove impurities.
What it carries
Symbolizes refining, tempering, and purification. Represents the disciplinary process of removing impurities and enhancing essence.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for drill?
The most common kanji for "drill" is 錬, read as ren. It means tempering, refine, drill. Related kanji: 練 (drill).
How many strokes does 錬 have?
錬 has 16 strokes.