老練(ろうれん)

ろうれん
na-adjective
experienced; seasoned; skilled; veteran
1. experienced; seasoned; skilled; veteran
Having extensive experience and refined skills acquired over many years; demonstrating the wisdom and competence of a veteran.
老練(ろうれん)な政治家(せいじか)だ。
He's a seasoned politician.
老練(ろうれん)な手腕(しゅわん)で危機(きき)を乗(の)り越(こ)えた。
He overcame the crisis with his experienced skills.
老練(ろうれん)な交渉(こうしょう)術(じゅつ)を持(も)つベテラン弁護士(べんごし)。
A veteran lawyer with seasoned negotiation skills.

老練(ろうれん) describes someone with extensive experience and refined skills.

WORD FORMATION:

  • 老(ろう) (old, experienced) + 練(れん) (train, refine)
  • Literally: refined through age/experience

NUANCE:

老練(ろうれん) emphasizes:

  • Years of accumulated experience
  • Skills honed through practice
  • Wisdom gained from experience
  • Reliable, dependable expertise

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 老練(ろうれん)な政治家(せいじか): seasoned politician
  • 老練(ろうれん)な手腕(しゅわん): experienced skill
  • 老練(ろうれん)な技(わざ): veteran technique

RELATED WORDS:

  • 熟練(じゅくれん): skilled, proficient
  • 円熟(えんじゅく): mature, mellow
  • 練達(れんたつ): mastery, proficiency
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