Meaning of ねる in Japanese
Definition of ねる
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(v5r, vt) to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame)
私の心と思いとを練り清めてください。
Try out my reins and my heart. - to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to elaborate; to work out
- to train; to drill; to exercise
- to gloss (silk); to soften; to degum
- to tan (leather)
- to temper (steel)
- (v5r, vi) to walk in procession; to parade; to march
Words related to ねる
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(suf, v1) to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do
こういう事情ですから、残念ながら、せっかくのご招待をお受けいたしかねるのです。
As such is the case, I am sorry I can't accept your kind invitation. -
(v1, vt) to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features
私は勉強と遊びを兼ねている仕事につきたい。
I want to get a job that mixes work and play. - to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
- to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)
- to think of the future (as well as the present)
- (v1) to miss seeing
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(v1) to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to refuse to do; to be unable to do
彼の無礼には我慢しかねます。
I have trouble putting up with his rude manner.
