練習
れんしゅう
hepburn renshuu
practice, training
Part of speech · noun / suru-verb
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- ピアノを練習します。I practice piano.
- 練習が足りません。I have not practiced enough.
Collocations
練習 (renshuu, practice)練習する (renshuu suru, to practice)練習試合 (renshuu jiai, practice match)基礎練 (kiso-ren, fundamentals drill)自主練 (jishu-ren, self-driven practice)
Mnemonic
練習 renshuu = 練 (forge) + 習 (habituate). The seriousness of Japanese practice culture: sports, traditional arts, music, daily skills — all anchored by renshuu. Bukatsu (school club) drills happen daily — baseball clubs 4–5 h, wind ensembles likewise. The three axes: repetition (反復), kata mastery (型), fundamentals (基礎).
Quick check
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