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教練 (きょうれん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

教きょう練れん

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

drill; military training

military

Refers to systematic military exercise or training, often involving repetitive practice of movements and procedures.

新しん兵ぺいたちは毎まい日にち厳きびしい教きょう練れんを受うけた。
The new recruits underwent rigorous drill every day.

教きょう練れんの時じ間かんに、教きょう官かんが号ごう令れいをかけた。

During drill time, the instructor gave commands.

Kanji

教teach, faith, doctrine
練practice, gloss, train

Similar words

訓くん練れん
訓練 is a broader term for training or practice in various fields (sports, skills, etc.), while 教練 specifically refers to military drill.
演えん習しゅう
演習 often implies larger-scale exercises or maneuvers, whereas 教練 focuses on basic repetitive drill and instruction.

Etymology

Compound of 教 (teaching) and 練 (practice, drill). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys the idea of instructional practice, especially in a military context.