Japanese

げる

きたえあげる
Meaning: to train thoroughly; to build up; to forge
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 鍛え上げる 鍛え上げない
Polite 鍛え上げます 鍛え上げません
Past 鍛え上げた 鍛え上げなかった
Polite + Past 鍛え上げました 鍛え上げませんでした
Te-form 鍛え上げて 鍛え上げなくて
Potential 鍛え上げられる 鍛え上げられない
Passive 鍛え上げられる 鍛え上げられない
Causative 鍛え上げさせる 鍛え上げさせない
Imperative 鍛え上げろ 鍛え上げるな

Handwriting

鍛
え
上
げ
る

Example sentences

He goes to the gym every day and has built up a strong physique.
武道の修練を積むことで、精神を鍛え上げることができます。
By accumulating training in martial arts, one can forge their spirit.

Usage Notes

Used for physical training, mental discipline, or the process of crafting something strong through effort.

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