Practice in Japanese

"practice" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "practice". The most common choice is shown first.

練

Top pick

practice, gloss, train, drill, polish, refine

Reading: ren

14 strokes · beautiful, nature

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Where it comes from

Combines 'thread' (糸) with 'select' (柬), representing refining raw silk. Developed to mean training.

What it carries

Symbolizes practice, refinement, and mastery. Represents the process of honing skills through repetition.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for practice?

The most common kanji for "practice" is 練, read as ren. It means practice, gloss, train. Related kanji: 践 (practice), 為 (practice).

How many strokes does 練 have?

練 has 14 strokes.