Kanji · N4 · 14 strokes
練 / to practice
Kanji for to practice, to train, or to knead.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | レン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ね.ります | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
練 carries the meaning to practice, to train, or to knead.
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How to write 練
Trace 練 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 練
練習しますれんしゅうしますto practice / to train
練りますねりますto knead / to work out a plan
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練 in context
毎日漢字を練習しましょう。
まいにちかんじをれんしゅうしましょう。
Let's practice kanji every day.
みんなで旅行の計画を練っています。
みんなでりょこうのけいかくをねっています。
We are all working out a travel plan together.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 練 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
練 — Kanji Practice
14 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/練
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