Japanese dictionary
How to say "practice" in Japanese
練習れんしゅう · renshū
"Practice" a skill in Japanese is 練習 (renshū). A custom or common practice is 習慣 (shūkan).
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Ways to say "practice" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 練習れんしゅう · renshū | Practice (a skill). |
| 練習するれんしゅうする · renshū suru | To practice. |
| 習慣しゅうかん · shūkan | Practice; custom; habit. |
How to use it
"Practice Japanese" is 日本語を練習する.
A business practice is 慣行 (kankō) or 商習慣 (shōshūkan).
Example sentences
- 毎日日本語を練習しています。Mainichi Nihongo o renshū shite imasu.I practice Japanese every day.
- サッカーの練習は何時からですか。Sakkā no renshū wa nanji kara desu ka.What time does soccer practice start?
- プレゼンの練習をしましょう。Purezen no renshū o shimashō.Let's practice the presentation.
- 日本の商習慣について学びました。Nihon no shōshūkan ni tsuite manabimashita.I learned about Japanese business practices.
- 練習すれば上手になります。Renshū sureba jōzu ni narimasu.If you practice, you'll get better.
- 名刺交換の練習をしました。Meishi kōkan no renshū o shimashita.I practiced exchanging business cards.
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Questions
How do you say "practice makes perfect" in Japanese?
A similar saying is 習うより慣れよ (narau yori nareyo), "Get used to it rather than learn it."
What is 商習慣?
商習慣 (shōshūkan) means business practices or customs, like exchanging business cards.
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