稽古(けいこ)

けいこ
noun, suru verb
practice; training; rehearsal
1. practice; training; rehearsal; study
The practice or training of a traditional art, skill, or performance. Often used for martial arts, traditional performing arts, and Japanese arts.
毎日(まいにち)剣道(けんどう)の稽古(けいこ)をしている。
I practice kendo every day.
茶道(さどう)の稽古(けいこ)を始(はじ)めた。
I started studying tea ceremony.
舞台(ぶたい)の稽古(けいこ)が続(つづ)いている。
Rehearsals for the play are ongoing.

USAGE: 稽古(けいこ) is primarily used for:

  • Martial arts: 剣道(けんどう), 柔道(じゅうどう), 空手(からて), 相撲(すもう)
  • Traditional arts: 茶道(さどう), 華道(かどう), 書道(しょどう)
  • Performing arts: 舞踊(ぶよう), 歌舞伎(かぶき), 能(のう)

COMPOUNDS:

  • 稽古(けいこ)事(ごと) (lessons in traditional arts)
  • 稽古(けいこ)場(ば) (practice hall, training ground)
  • 稽古(けいこ)着(ぎ) (practice clothes)
  • 出(で)稽古(げいこ) (visiting practice - sumo)
  • 寒(かん)稽古(げいこ) (winter training)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 練習(れんしゅう) (practice - general, modern)
  • トレーニング (training - physical)
  • リハーサル (rehearsal - performance)

NOTE: 稽古(けいこ) has a traditional feel; 練習(れんしゅう) is used for sports and modern activities.

Related Words

Related: 練習(れんしゅう) (practice (general))
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Added 2026.1.13 19:53 · Revised 2026.2.4 8:44
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