Japanese word

練習

Pronunciation

Romajirenshū

Meaning

  • nounpractice

Example

毎日、英語を練習します。mai nichi ei go o ren shū shi ma su

I practice English every day.

Illustration for 練習 (practice)

More examples

毎日、ピアノを練習します。mai nichi pi a no o ren shū shi ma su

I practice the piano every day.

毎朝、短い会話を使って練習します。mai asa mijika i kai wa o tsuka tte ren shū shi ma su

Every morning, I practice using short conversations.

Core concept

It describes repeated effort that develops a skill or builds knowledge through continued practice.

Common phrases

  • 会話の練習kai wa no ren shū

    conversation practice

  • 練習を始めるren shū o haji me ru

    start practicing

Similar words

訓練kunren: Systematic training that builds a specific ability through repeated exercises.
稽古keiko: Practice guided by a teacher, often in a traditional art or sport.
トレーニングtorēningu: Training that improves physical ability or a practical skill through repeated activity.
演習enshū: Practice with exercises or simulated situations to develop a skill.

Definition in Japanese

技術や知識を身につけるため、何度も取り組むこと。gi jutsu ya chi shiki o mi ni tsu ke ru ta me nan do mo to ri ku mu ko to

Word origin

練習 (renshū, "practice") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 練 (ren, "refine") and 習 (shū, "learn"), expressing learning through repeated refinement.

Usage tips

  • The noun 練習 (renshū) applies to practice in many settings, including language study, sports, music, and daily skills.

Other meanings

  • exercisenoun
  • trainingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 練習するrenshūsurupracticeverb

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