How to say “practice” in Japanese | 練習 (れんしゅう、renshū)

The Japanese vocabulary「練習 (れんしゅう、renshū)」means “practice.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Word練習
Hiraganaれんしゅう
Romaji Readingrenshū
English Meaningpractice (noun)

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

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I’ve been slacking off on practicing the piano lately.

Plain Form:

最近さいきん、ピアノの練習れんしゅうをサボっている。
Saikin, piano no renshū o sabotte iru.

Polite Form:

最近、ピアノの練習をサボっています。
Saikin, piano no renshū o sabotte imasu.


I was able to demonstrate the results of my practice.

Plain Form:

練習の成果せいかすことができた。
Renshū no seika o dasu koto ga dekita.

Polite Form:

練習の成果を出すことができました。
Renshū no seika o dasu koto ga dekimashita.


I lost the game due to lack of practice.

Plain Form:

練習不足れんしゅうぶそく試合しあいけた。
Renshū-busoku de shiai de maketa.

Polite Form:

練習不足で試合で負けました。
Renshū-busoku de shiai de makemashita.


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