練
practice · gloss · train · drill · polish · refine
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'thread' (糸) with 'select' (柬), representing refining raw silk. Developed to mean training.
Symbolism
Symbolizes practice, refinement, and mastery. Represents the process of honing skills through repetition.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
thread + 柬
Words & Expressions
Words written with 練
Four-Character Compounds
手練手管
てれんてくだ
wiles; art of coaxing
未練未酌
みれんみしゃく
regret and sympathy; having lingering attachment and sympathy toward someone
Proverbs & Idioms
練習は裏切らない
れんしゅうはうらぎらない
Practice never betrays you
Hard work always pays off
Anime & Manga
僕のヒーローアカデミア救え!救助訓練!
Boku no Hero Academia: Sukue! Kyuujo Kunren!
A well-known work with 練 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“practice”
“drill”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 練 mean in Japanese?
練 means practice, gloss, train, drill, polish, refine.
How do you read 練?
On'yomi: レン (REN). Kun'yomi: ね.る、ね.り (neru, neri).
How many strokes does 練 have?
練 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 練 a good kanji for a tattoo?
練 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means practice, gloss, train, drill, polish, refine. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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