Meaning of 煉丹(れんたん) in Japanese

煉丹
Kana Reading
れんたん
Romaji
rentan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    elixir of life (prepared from cinnabar in ancient China)

Related Kanji

丹 JLPT 1

4 strokes

rust-colored, red, red lead, pills

On'Yomi: タン

Kun'Yomi: に

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煉

12 strokes

refine metals, kneading over fire

On'Yomi: レン

Kun'Yomi: ね.る

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