老練(ろうれん)

ろうれん
na-adjective
experienced; seasoned; skilled; veteran
evaluationwork
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.

Forms

  • 老(ろう) (old, experienced) + 練(れん) (train, refine)

Usage

老練(ろうれん) praises skill and judgment built up over many years, especially in dealing with people and situations: politicians, negotiators, lawyers. It can hint at shrewdness.

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Related Words

Synonym: 熟練(じゅくれん) (skilled, proficient)
Related: 円熟(えんじゅく) (mature, mellow)
Related: 練達(れんたつ) (mastery, proficiency)
Compare: 駆(か)け出(だ)し (novice)
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Added 2026.1.31 11:29 · Revised 2026.9.30 5:42
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