Japanese

れんしゅう
Meaning: practice; training
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

練
習

Example sentences

I practice the piano every day.
日本語を毎日練習して、少しずつ話せるようになった
I practiced Japanese every day and gradually became able to speak it.
厳しい練習に耐える
Endure strict training.
来月の大会に向けて、毎日練習している。
I'm practicing every day for next month's tournament.
厳しい指導の下で練習に励む。
I train hard under strict guidance.
毎日練習すれば、必ず実力が付く。
If you practice every day, you will definitely gain skill.
一生懸命練習すれば、今に上手になりますよ。
If you practice hard, you'll get good at it before long.
毎日練習しなさい。そうすれば上手くなるよ。
Practice every day. Then you will get better.
彼は更に速く走るために、毎日練習を続けている。
He continues to practice every day to run even faster.
練習すれば、誰でもピアノを弾くことが出来る。
If you practice, anyone can play the piano.

Usage Notes

Refers to repeated effort to improve a skill or technique.

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