稽 古 場(けいこば)

けいこば

noun

practice hall; training room

1. practice hall; training room; rehearsal space

A place where traditional arts, martial arts, dance, or theater are practiced and rehearsed. Strongly associated with traditional Japanese arts and sumo.

稽古場(けいこば)で練習(れんしゅう)する。

To practice at the training hall.

力士(りきし)たちが稽古場(けいこば)に集(あつ)まった。

The sumo wrestlers gathered at the practice hall.

歌舞伎(かぶき)役者(やくしゃ)は毎朝(まいあさ)稽古場(けいこば)で舞(まい)の稽古(けいこ)をしている。

The kabuki actor practices dance at the rehearsal hall every morning.

A compound of 稽古(けいこ) (practice, training) and 場(ば) (place). Used specifically for spaces where traditional arts or martial arts are practiced. Not used for modern sports facilities like gyms.

Common collocations

稽古場(けいこば)で稽古(けいこ)する — to practice at the training hall
稽古場(けいこば)に通(かよ)う — to attend the practice hall regularly
相撲(すもう)部屋(べや)の稽古場(けいこば) — the practice ring at a sumo stable

Similar words

道場(どうじょう) — martial arts hall; specifically for martial arts like 剣道(けんどう), 柔道(じゅうどう), 空手(からて)
練習場(れんしゅうじょう) — practice facility; more general, used for sports and modern activities
ジム — gym; modern fitness or training facility
スタジオ — studio; for dance, music, or other modern performing arts

Related Words

Compare: 道場(どうじょう) (martial arts hall)

Compare: 練習場(れんしゅうじょう) (practice facility)

Compare: スタジオ (studio)

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