鍛錬(たんれん)

たんれん
noun, verb (suru)
training; tempering; discipline
1. training; discipline; tempering
rigorous practice or training to strengthen body, mind, or skills
毎日(まいにち)体(からだ)を鍛錬(たんれん)する。
I train my body every day.
精神(せいしん)の鍛錬(たんれん)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Mental discipline is necessary.
長年(ながねん)の鍛錬(たんれん)によって技(わざ)を磨(みが)いた。
I polished my skills through years of training.

USAGE:

  • 体(からだ)を鍛錬(たんれん)する (to train one's body)
  • 精神(せいしん)の鍛錬(たんれん) (mental discipline)
  • 日々(ひび)の鍛錬(たんれん) (daily training)

NUANCE:
Implies serious, rigorous training with the goal of strengthening or perfecting. Often used in martial arts, sports, and personal development contexts.

ETYMOLOGY:
Originally referred to forging metal (tempering). The meaning extended to forging/tempering the body and mind.

RELATED:

  • 訓練(くんれん) (training, drill - more general)
  • 修練(しゅうれん) (training, discipline - similar)
  • 鍛(きた)える (to forge, to train - verb)
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