演習
演習する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 演習する | 演習しない |
| Polite | 演習します | 演習しません |
| Past polite | 演習しました | 演習しませんでした |
| Past | 演習した | 演習しなかった |
| Te-form | 演習して | 演習しないで |
| Desire | 演習したい | 演習したくない |
| Potential | 演習できる | 演習できない |
| Passive | 演習される | 演習されない |
| Causative | 演習させる | 演習させない |
| Causative passive | 演習させられる | 演習させられない |
| Volitional | 演習しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 演習しましょう | |
| Imperative | 演習しろ | 演習するな |
| Conditional | 演習すれば | 演習しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 演習したら | 演習しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
General term for practical training, exercises, or drills in academic, professional, or skill-building contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する.
Please solve the practice problems for next week.
The firefighters regularly conduct rescue drills.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
military exercise; maneuvers; drill
Specifically refers to military training exercises, field maneuvers, or tactical drills. Often used in news reports about armed forces.
The Self-Defense Forces conducted a large-scale military exercise in Hokkaido.
Used in university contexts for a seminar-style class, often involving student presentations, discussions, or practical work. Less common than ゼミ, but still used in formal course names.
This semester I'm taking a constitutional law seminar.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の演習を行うto conduct/run a drill or exercise (for something)
We conducted an evacuation drill in preparation for an earthquake.
- 〈場所〉で演習を実施するto carry out a military exercise (at a location)
The Self-Defense Forces carried out large-scale maneuvers in Hokkaido.
- 演習で発表するto give a presentation in a seminar class
Next week I'll present my research in the seminar.
- 演習に参加するto take part in an exercise/drill
Many students took part in the exercise.