れんしゅう
renshūeveryday
Practice in hiragana is れんしゅう (renshū). Add する (suru) to make the verb: れんしゅうする (renshū suru), to practice. For traditional arts lessons such as dance or tea, けいこ (keiko) is used.
Meaning: practice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| れんしゅう | renshū | everyday |
| けいこ | keiko | arts and lessons |
A common phrase is れんしゅうすればうまくなります (renshū sureba umaku narimasu), "if you practice you will get better".
Which one should you use?
れんしゅう fits sports, music and study. けいこ fits traditional training, such as calligraphy or martial arts classes.
How does it change in a sentence?
れんしゅう is a noun that works as a verb with する, so the polite form is れんしゅうします (renshū shimasu).
Did you know?
- Japanese teams and clubs often say おねがいします before practice starts, as a way of asking for the coach's guidance.
Examples in context
- まいにちぴあのをれんしゅうします。Mainichi piano o renshū shimasu.I practice the piano every day.
- れんしゅうすればうまくなります。Renshū sureba umaku narimasu.If you practice, you will get better.
Example conversation
Coach Mori talks to Yuna after a basketball game.
- Yunaもっとれんしゅうしたいです。Motto renshū shitai desu.I want to practice more.
- Moriいいね、あしたもやろう。Ii ne, ashita mo yarō.Good, let's do it again tomorrow.
- Yunaはい、おねがいします。Hai, onegai shimasu.Yes, please.
