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稽古
keiko
Description
「稽古」は、おどりや音楽、スポーツなどを何度もれんしゅうすることです。
"稽古" means practicing dance, music, sports, etc., repeatedly.
とくに、日本のでんとうてきなげいじゅつや武道でよく使われます。
It is especially used often in traditional Japanese arts and martial arts.
Meanings
稽古keiko
practice, training (esp. in arts or martial arts)
毎日、剣道の稽古をしています。
I practice kendo every day.
稽古するkeiko suru
to practice, to train
来週の発表会に向けて稽古する。
I practice for next week's recital.
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Notes
- Etymology
稽 'to consider/examine' + 古 'old', originally meaning to study old ways.
- Nuance
稽古 suits traditional arts and martial arts, while 練習 is the general everyday word for practice.
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