I practice the piano every day.
練
practice, gloss, train, drill, polish, refine
Kanji
Grade
Grade 3
Strokes
14 strokes
Radical
糸部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
レン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
ねる, ねり
Nanori (Name Reading)
ねり, よし
Common Readings
レン, ね…る
Example sentences
I practiced Japanese every day and gradually became able to speak it.
Firefighters undergo strict training almost every day.
He endured the harsh training.
He overcame numerous trials and finally achieved success.
A severe trial awaited them.
He is refining a new plan.
We decided to devise a new strategy to win the match.
It seems he still has lingering feelings for his ex-girlfriend.
The craftsman created beautiful pottery one after another with his skilled technique.
Example Vocabulary
練習
practice; training
訓練
training; drill; practice
試練
trial; ordeal; hardship
練る
to knead; to refine; to train
未練
lingering affection; regret; reluctance
熟練
skill; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
洗練
refinement; polish; sophistication
修練
discipline; training; cultivation
訓練場
朝練
morning practice
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