Japanese Conversation · Level 131
60 words
Japanese word
稽古
Pronunciation
Romajikeiko
Meaning
- nounpractice
Example
毎日、剣道の稽古をします。mai nichi ken dō no kei ko o shi ma su
I practice kendo every day.
More examples
週末は近所の道場で稽古をしています。shū matsu wa kin jo no dō jō de kei ko o shi te i ma su
On weekends, I practice at a nearby dojo.
Core concept
Centers on learning an established skill by returning to the same training regularly.
Common phrases
稽古をするkei ko o su ru
practice
稽古に励むkei ko ni hage mu
devote oneself to practice
稽古を重ねるkei ko o kasa ne ru
practice repeatedly
Similar words
練習renshū: Practice done repeatedly to improve a skill or ability.
訓練kunren: Planned practice that develops a specific skill through repeated exercises.
鍛錬tanren: Disciplined training that develops skill through steady and often demanding practice.
Definition in Japanese
技術や芸を習い覚えるために、何度も行う練習や学習。gi jutsu ya gei o nara i obo e ru ta me ni nan do mo okona u ren shū ya gaku shū
Word origin
稽古 (keiko) is a Sino-Japanese word made from 稽 (kei, "examine") and 古 (ko, "old"); it developed from the idea of examining old learning to the practice of traditional skills.
Usage tips
- The word 稽古 (keiko) is common for practice in activities such as kendō and tea ceremony, where learning includes repeating established forms.
Other meanings
- trainingnoun
- lessonnoun