Japanese

しゅぎょう
Meaning: ascetic training; discipline; training; study
Part of Speech: Noun

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修
行

Example sentences

He is staying in the mountains, devoting himself to rigorous training.
十年間の修行を経て、ようやく一人前の職人としてものになった。
After ten years of training, he finally became a full-fledged craftsman.
彼は有名な陶芸家の弟子になり、修行を重ねた。
He became an apprentice to a famous potter and continued his training.
彼は長年の修行を経て、ようやく自分の店を構えて独立した。
After years of training, he finally opened his own shop and became independent.
長年の修行の末、師匠は弟子に秘伝の技を授けた。
After many years of training, the master imparted the secret technique to the disciple.
茶道の世界は非常に奥深く、何年修行しても終わりがない。
The world of tea ceremony is very profound, and there is no end no matter how many years you practice.
彼は幼い頃から剣術の修行に励んでいる。
He has been training in swordsmanship since he was a child.
彼は料理人の見習いとして修行している。
He is training as an apprentice chef.
親の仇を討つために、彼は剣術の修行に励んだ。
To avenge his parents, he devoted himself to swordsmanship training.
厳しい親方の下で、三年間大工の修行を積んだ。
I trained as a carpenter for three years under a strict master.

Usage Notes

Often used for religious (Buddhist) or martial arts training. Implies a mental or physical discipline.

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