VocabJLPT N2
to knead
Godan VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to knead
  2. 2. to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame)
  3. 3. to polish (a plan, etc.)
  4. 4. to train
To knead or work a material, such as dough or clay, by pressing and folding it. It can also mean to carefully refine or develop a plan or idea through repeated effort.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Add the extra sugar and knead for another five minutes or so.

Sentence 2

Once you add the sugar, knead it until it pulls away from the bottom of the pan.

Sentence 3

Look — once you've kneaded it until the sides of the pan show, it's done!

Sentence 4

She sat at her desk, quietly working through her ideas.

Sentence 5

I'll knead the sauce in this pot, okay?