手習い (てならい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
calligraphy practice; brush writing practice
Specifically refers to practicing writing with a brush, often in a traditional calligraphy context.
2
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
study;
A somewhat old-fashioned or literary term for study or learning in general, often implying diligent practice.