Translation guide
The English verb 'forge' has several distinct meanings: shaping metal, creating something strong, making a fraudulent copy, and moving forward steadily. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each.
To heat metal and shape it using tools, often in a blacksmith context.
General verb for forging metal, also used metaphorically for training or disciplining.
刀を鍛える。
Forge a sword.
Technical term for forging metal, often used in manufacturing contexts.
この部品は鍛造されています。
This part is forged.
To hammer metal into a thinner, longer shape; a specific forging technique.
鉄を打ち延ばして板にする。
Forge iron into a plate by hammering it out.
To form or establish something enduring, like a relationship, agreement, or career.
To build or establish something abstract but solid, like trust or a career.
信頼関係を築く。
Forge a relationship of trust.
新しいキャリアを築く。
Forge a new career.
To form or shape something, often used in formal contexts like policy or identity.
新しい政策を形成する。
Forge a new policy.
To produce a fake document, signature, or object with intent to deceive.
Standard term for forging documents, money, or signatures.
パスポートを偽造する。
Forge a passport.
彼は署名を偽造した。
He forged the signature.
Colloquial phrase meaning 'to make a fake', used for objects or artworks.
彼は有名な絵の偽物を作った。
He forged a famous painting.
To fabricate or falsify information, evidence, or stories.
証拠を捏造する。
Forge evidence.
To advance with determination, often despite difficulties.
To proceed steadily and surely, often used for progress in work or plans.
彼らは困難にもかかわらず着実に進んだ。
They forged ahead despite the difficulties.
To push forward vigorously, often with a sense of overcoming obstacles.
彼は反対を押し切って突き進んだ。
He forged ahead despite opposition.
To carve out a path or forge a new way, often used metaphorically for pioneering efforts.
彼女は新しい分野で道を切り開いた。
She forged a path in a new field.
When 'forge' means to create something abstract like a relationship, do not use 鍛える (which is for metal). Use 築く or 作り上げる instead.
信頼を築く
forge trust
偽造 is for physical items like documents or money. 捏造 is for intangible things like stories or evidence.
彼らは強固な同盟を築いた。
They forged a strong alliance.
その署名は偽造された。
The signature was forged.
私たちは嵐の中を突き進んだ。
We forged ahead through the storm.
To build up or create something through effort, often used for achievements or systems.
強固なチームを作り上げた。
We forged a strong team.