JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
練 — practice
- Reading
- レン・ね.る・ね.り
- Meaning
- practice; gloss; train; drill; polish; refine
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
練 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is レン・ね.る・ね.り and it means practice; gloss; train; drill; polish; refine. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
練 appears in everyday japanese words such as 未練 (lingering affection), 練る (to knead) and 練習 (practice).
Japanese words containing 練
Frequently asked questions
What does 練 mean in Japanese?
練 means practice; gloss; train; drill; polish; refine in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 練 read?
練 is read レン・ね.る・ね.り. Reading it inside real words — 未練 and 練る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 練 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 練 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 練 in a word?
A common word containing 練 is 未練 (みれん) — "lingering affection". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 練 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 練 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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