練
練·practice, train, knead
- On-yomi
- レン
- Kun-yomi
- ね(る)
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 練習 | れんしゅう | practice |
| 訓練 | くんれん | training, drill |
| 練る | ねる | to knead, to work out (a plan) |
| 洗練 | せんれん | refinement, polish |
Example sentences
毎日ピアノの練習をしています。
まいにちピアノのれんしゅうをしています。
I practise the piano every day.
明日、火事の避難訓練があります。
あした、かじのひなんくんれんがあります。
There is a fire evacuation drill tomorrow.
もう少し計画を練ったほうがいい。
もうすこしけいかくをねったほうがいい。
You'd better work on the plan a bit more.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Writing 練習 with 錬 instead of 練
- Reading 訓練 as くんねん instead of くんれん
Memory aid
Picture it
Thread (糸) worked over and over until it is soft — practice is kneading a skill until it gives.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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