Japanese Conversation · Level 88
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Japanese word
訓練
Pronunciation
Romajikunren
Meaning
- nounpractice
Example
毎日、会話の訓練をします。mai nichi kai wa no kun ren o shi ma su
I practice conversation every day.
More examples
短い会話を繰り返すことが、効果的な訓練になります。mijika i kai wa o ku ri kae su ko to ga kō ka teki na kun ren ni na ri ma su
Repeating short conversations is effective practice.
Core concept
Describes deliberate repetition that strengthens a skill until it can be used with greater ability.
Common phrases
聞き取りの訓練ki ki to ri no kun ren
listening practice
訓練を積むkun ren o tsu mu
undergo training
訓練を続けるkun ren o tsuzu ke ru
continue practicing
Similar words
練習renshū: Repeated activity used to improve a skill or prepare for performance.
Definition in Japanese
ある技能を身につけ、能力を高めるために、計画的に繰り返し行うこと。a ru gi nō o mi ni tsu ke nō ryoku o taka me ru ta me ni kei kaku teki ni ku ri kae shi okona u ko to
Word origin
訓練 (kunren) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 訓 (kun, "instruction") and 練 (ren, "to refine"), linking guidance with the process of becoming skilled.
Usage tips
- 訓練 (kunren) is used in sports contexts for planned practice that prepares athletes for competition.
Other meanings
- trainingnoun
Related words
- 訓練するkunrensurupracticeverb