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一人稽古 (ひとりげいこ, hitorigeiko) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Every morning, I practice alone at the dojo.
I'm looking for ways to improve even through self-practice.
Kanji 独 single, alone, spontaneously Related words 独どく 学がく 独学 refers to self-study or learning without a teacher, often academic, while 一人稽古 emphasizes physical or artistic practice alone.
自じ 主しゅ 練れん 自主練 is a more casual, modern term for voluntary practice outside of formal sessions, often used in sports or club activities.
Written forms 一人ひとり 稽げい 古こ
独ひと り 稽げい 古こ
Alternate kanji spelling using 独り for 'alone'.
Etymology Compound of 一人 (ひとり, 'one person, alone') and 稽古 (けいこ, 'practice, training'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently means 'practicing alone'.
