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練

練 — practice, gloss, train

Learn the correct stroke order for 練 (practice), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 314 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)レンren
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ね.るneru、ね.りneri
Strokes14
Radical糸
Frequency#788
Meaningspractice, gloss, train, drill, polish, refine

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

訓練くんれんtraining; drill; practicenoun
試練しれんtest; trial; ordealnoun
熟練じゅくれんskill; expertise; experiencenoun
洗練せんれんrefinement; polishnoun
未練みれんlingering attachment; lingering affection; regretnoun
練るねるto knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 練 (practice) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 練 is #788, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

訓練くんれん — training; drill; practice
試練しれん — test; trial; ordeal
熟練じゅくれん — skill; expertise; experience

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

糸thread系lineage約promise紀chronicle級class紅crimson糾twist紙paper

Same reading

恋romance

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 練 have?

The kanji 練 (practice) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 練?

練 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 練 mean?

練 means: practice, gloss, train, drill, polish, refine. On'yomi readings: レン. Kun'yomi readings: ね.る, ね.り.

What JLPT level is 練?

練 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.