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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'metal' (金) with 'select' (柬), representing smelting metals to remove impurities.
Symbolism
Symbolizes refining, tempering, and purification. Represents the disciplinary process of removing impurities and enhancing essence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Component Breakdown
metal + 東
Words & Expressions
Words written with 錬
Four-Character Compounds
百戦錬磨
ひゃくせんれんま
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles
Anime & Manga
鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
A well-known work with 錬 in its Japanese title.
いずれ最強の錬金術師？
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time
A well-known work with 錬 in its Japanese title.
百錬の覇王と聖約の戦乙女
The Master of Ragnarök & Blesser of Einherjar
A well-known work with 錬 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 トリニティセブン -悠久図書館と錬金術少女-
Trinity Seven: Eternal Library & Alchemic Girl
A well-known work with 錬 in its Japanese title.
俺以外誰も採取できない素材なのに「素材採取率が低い」とパワハラする幼馴染錬金術師と絶縁した専属魔導士、辺境の町でスローライフを送りたい。
Ore Igai Dare mo Saishu Dekinai Sozai nano ni "Sozai Saishuritsu ga Hikui" to Pawahara Suru Osananajimi Renkinjutsushi to Zetsuen Shita Senzoku Madoushi, Henkyou no Machi de Slow Life wo Okuritai.
A well-known work with 錬 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
虎関師錬
Name contains 錬
Kokan Shiren , Japanese Rinzai Zen patriarch and celebrated poet.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“refine”
“drill”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 錬 mean in Japanese?
錬 means tempering, refine, drill, train, polish.
How do you read 錬?
On'yomi: レン (REN). Kun'yomi: ね.る (neru).
How many strokes does 錬 have?
錬 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 錬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
錬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tempering, refine, drill, train, polish. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.