Japanese

けいこ
Meaning: practice; training; drill
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

毎日ピアノの稽古に励んでいる。
I practice the piano every day.
力士たちは稽古の後に大きなちゃんこ鍋を囲んで食べる。
Sumo wrestlers gather around a large chanko-nabe to eat after practice.
彼は有名な相撲部屋に入って、厳しい稽古に励んでいる。
He joined a famous sumo stable and is working hard at strict training.
日本泳法の稽古で、先生が抜手の動きを見せた。
During practice of traditional Japanese swimming, the teacher demonstrated the movement of a traditional Japanese swimming stroke in which the arm is lifted from the water.
茶道の稽古で、先生は万能一心を説いた。
During tea ceremony practice, the teacher explained the importance of single-minded dedication.

Usage Notes

Specifically used for arts (music, tea ceremony) or martial arts.

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