knead in Japanese
knead in Japanese is 練る, ふみふみ, 捏ねる — knead means to press, fold, and work a soft mixture (especially dough) with the hands until it becomes smooth and even.
knead in Japanese
練る
Pronounced: neru
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
ふみふみ
Pronounced: fumifumi
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
捏ねる
Pronounced: koneru
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.
What does "knead" mean?
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verb To press, fold, and work a soft mixture (especially dough) with the hands until it becomes smooth and even.
"She kneaded the dough for ten minutes until it turned smooth and elastic."
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verb Of a cat: to push its paws rhythmically against a soft surface, an instinctive behaviour left over from kittenhood.
"The cat curled up on the blanket, kneading it contentedly before falling asleep."
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knead in a sentence
- She kneaded the dough for ten minutes until it turned smooth and elastic.
- He kneaded the sore muscles in her back.
- The cat curled up on the blanket, kneading it contentedly before falling asleep.
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What is "knead" in Japanese?
"knead" in Japanese is 練る, ふみふみ, 捏ねる. knead means: To press, fold, and work a soft mixture (especially dough) with the hands until it becomes smooth and even.
How do you pronounce 練る?
"knead" in Japanese is 練る, pronounced "neru".
How do you use "knead" in a sentence?
Example: "She kneaded the dough for ten minutes until it turned smooth and elastic." In Japanese, "knead" is 練る, ふみふみ, 捏ねる.
Are there other ways to say "knead" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "knead": 練る, ふみふみ, 捏ねる.
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