Japanese word

修行

Pronunciation

Romajishugyō

Meaning

  • nountraining

Example

その僧侶は毎朝山で修行をします。so no sō ryo wa mai asa yama de shu gyō o shi ma su

The monk trains in the mountains every morning.

Illustration for 修行 (training)

More examples

料理人になるため、海外で修行をしています。ryō ri nin ni na ru ta me kai gai de shu gyō o shi te i ma su

She is training abroad to become a chef.

Core concept

Describes sustained, disciplined practice that shapes a person through repeated effort, often under demanding conditions.

Common phrases

  • 修行をするshu gyō o su ru

    undergo training

  • 修行を積むshu gyō o tsu mu

    gain experience through training

  • 修行を続けるshu gyō o tsuzu ke ru

    continue training

  • 修行に入るshu gyō ni hai ru

    begin training

Similar words

修練shūren: Deliberate practice that develops skill or character through repeated effort.
修業shūgyō: Training under a teacher to learn a profession, craft, or art.
鍛錬tanren: Rigorous practice that strengthens ability through demanding repetition.
稽古keiko: Practice in a traditional art, sport, or performance skill, often with instruction.

Definition in Japanese

仏道や技芸などを身につけるため、規律に従って厳しく学び鍛えること。butsu dō ya gi gei na do o mi ni tsu ke ru ta me ki ritsu ni shitaga tte kibi shi ku mana bi kita e ru ko to

Word origin

修行 (shugyō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 修 (shu, "cultivate") and 行 (gyō, "practice"), linking self-cultivation with repeated practice.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese conversation, 修行 (shugyō) can describe a chef's apprenticeship or a martial artist's strict practice, not only Buddhist training.

Other meanings

  • disciplinenoun

Related words

  • 修行者shugyōshatraineenoun

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