Illustration: In a neighborhood kendo dojo, a young learner holds a bamboo sword above their head while an instructor gently adjusts the position of their elbows. A second learner patiently presents a padded striking target, ready for another attempt.

JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

稽けい古こ

keiko

practice, rehearsal

Often used for lessons in music, performing arts, or martial arts. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

彼女かのじょは六歳ろくさいでピアノのけいこを始はじめた。
She began lessons in piano at age 6.
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彼女かのじょは稽古けいこを休やすんだ。
She absented herself from the lesson.
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彼かれらはけんかをしているのではなく、劇げきの稽古けいこをしているところだ。
They aren’t quarreling, but are rehearsing a play.
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Kanji in 稽古

稽think; considerOnケイKunかんがえる・とどめる
古oldOnコKunふるい・ふる-

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