練習
renshū[ɾẽ̞ɰ̃ɕɨː]
The English phrase "practice" is translated into Japanese as 練習 (renshū).
練習 is typically used for repetitive training of skills like music, sports or languages, rather than the professional 'practice' of a doctor or lawyer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 練習 (practice) becomes a verb by adding the verb する (to do), forming 練習する.
Did you know?
- The kanji 習 in 練習 contains the radical for 'wings', suggesting the concept of a bird practicing its flight through repeated movement.
- The phrase 練習 is often paired with 猛練習, where 猛 means 'fierce' or 'violent'. This describes a period of extremely rigorous and punishing practice.
- While 練習 is used for skill building, Japanese uses a different word, 稽古, for traditional arts like kabuki or kendo. This term implies a more spiritual or disciplined form of training under a master.
Examples in context
- 練習は熟達の道。Practice makes perfect.This sentence shows how to use 練習 in a proverb about practice making perfect.Tatoeba #77422 by arnab, translation #266400 by CK
- 練習すれば上達するよ。You'll improve with practice.This sentence shows how to use 練習 to express that one will improve through practice.Tatoeba #10677474 by small_snow, translation #3821413 by CK
- ちょっと練習しなきゃ。I need a little practice.This sentence shows how to use 練習 to express a need for a little practice.Tatoeba #11853679 by small_snow, translation #10740518 by ddnktr
- 練習をしましょう。Let's practice.
- 修練を積む。Accumulate practice.
- 56 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are talking about their piano lessons.
- 蓮 Ren今日の練習は終わった？Kyou no renshuu wa owatta?Is today's practice finished?
- 結衣 Yuiまだ練習しているところだよ。Mada renshuu shite iru tokoro da yo.I am still practicing right now.
- 蓮 Ren結衣は本当に頑張り屋さんだね。Yui wa hontou ni ganbari-ya san da ne.Yui, you are a really hard worker.
- 結衣 Yui蓮くんも一緒に練習する？Ren-kun mo issho ni renshuu suru?Ren, do you want to practice together too?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 練習, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
