(とっくん)

とっくん
noun, verb (suru)
special training, intensive drill
1. special training, intensive drill
Concentrated, rigorous training beyond the usual level. Often implies extra practice sessions or boot-camp-style preparation for a competition, exam, or performance.
夏休(なつやす)みに特訓(とっくん)()けた。
I underwent special training during summer break.
試合(しあい)(まえ)にコーチから特訓(とっくん)()けている。
I am receiving intensive training from my coach before the match.
プレゼンが苦手(にがて)なので、先輩(せんぱい)(たの)んで特訓(とっくん)してもらった。
Since I'm bad at presentations, I asked a senior colleague to put me through intensive practice.

USAGE:
Used as a noun or with する as a verb. Implies training that is more intensive, focused, or demanding than regular practice. Common in sports, academics, and skill-building contexts. Often has an enthusiastic or determined tone.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 特訓(とっくん)()ける: to undergo special training
  • 特訓(とっくん)する: to do intensive training
  • (もう)特訓(とっくん): fierce/grueling special training
  • 特訓(とっくん)合宿(がっしゅく): intensive training camp