(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)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)(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)毎朝(まいあさ)稽古場(けいこば)(まい)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 () (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)稽古(けいこ)する — to practice at the training hall
  • 稽古場(けいこば)(かよ)う — to attend the practice hall regularly
  • 相撲(すもう)部屋(べや)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