練習します
The English phrase "I will practice" is translated into Japanese as 練習します.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is built from the noun 練習, which means practice or drill.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form 練習する is used in casual speech, whereas 練習します serves as the polite form.
Did you know?
- The kanji 練 in 練習 originally referred to the process of refining or polishing raw silk. This reflects a cultural view of practice as a way of 'refining' one's character or skill like a raw material.
- While 練習します refers to general practice, Japanese uses a different word 稽古 for practicing traditional arts like calligraphy or martial arts. The latter implies a spiritual discipline or a 'studying of the old' rather than just a repetitive drill.
- The kanji 習 in 練習 depicts a bird learning to fly by repeating the action. This visual origin emphasizes that practice in Japanese is fundamentally tied to the idea of mimicry and repetition.
Examples in context
- 新しい技を身につけるために、厳しく修練いたします。In order to master the new technique, I will rigorously practice.
- 明日の試合に向けて、もう少し練習するね。I will practice a little more for tomorrow's match, okay?
- 週末に新しい楽器を始めるので、練習するつもり。I plan to practice because I will start learning a new instrument this weekend.
- 今週の土曜日にダンスレッスンがあるので、その前に練習する予定。I have a dance lesson this Saturday, so I plan to practice beforehand.
- 毎日、ピアノを練習します。Mainichi, piano o renshuu shimasu.I will practice the piano every day.
- もっと日本語を練習します。Motto Nihongo o renshuu shimasu.I will practice Japanese more.
- 明日の試合のために練習します。Ashita no shiai no tame ni renshuu shimasu.I will practice for tomorrow's match.
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are talking about a music performance.
- 美咲 Misakiピアノは準備できましたか？Piano wa junbi dekimashita ka?Is the piano ready?
- 大翔 Hirotoいいえ、まだ練習します。Iie, mada renshū shimasu.No, I will practice some more.
- 美咲 Misaki頑張ってくださいね。Ganbatte kudasai ne.Good luck with that.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとうございます。Arigatō gozaimasu.Thank you very much.
